TESLA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-07-15
Tesla Model 3 driver seat occupancy switch issue, seat belt warnings may fail
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-07-15 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Models affected | Model 3 |
| Model year | 2019 - 2020 |
| Units affected | 331 |
| Defect | Due to an issue with driver seat occupancy switch, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings in certain conditions as required by the Australian Design Rules (ADR). If the driver is not made aware of an unfastened seatbelt, there is an increased risk of injury or death in case the vehicle is involved in an accident._x000D_ The vehicle may not be compliant with ADR 04/06 - Seatbelts. |
| Remedy | This recall is addressed by updating the vehicle software, which does not require the customer to schedule a service appointment._x000D_ The software release that contains the remedy will be deployed over-the-air (OTA) to all affected vehicles._x000D_ On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle software version._x000D_ If the vehicle is operating with software version 2024.20.3 or newer, no further action is necessary. |
| Recall number | REC-006022 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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