TESLA MODEL S 2017: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V035000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-29 2021-01-29 2021-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-21-001

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 134951

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Consequence

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.