TESLA MODEL S 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-31 - 2015-11-12
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-24-00-003
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2193869
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System "ABS" warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air "OTA" software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
