TESLA MODEL S 2021: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22E092000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-02

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-12-002

Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex "curved glass" and the passenger side mirrors do not include the "Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.

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.nhtsa.gov.