Tesla — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-09-10

Origin: アメリカ合衆国

Tesla B-pillar camera software design is insufficient, failing to detect sensor issues

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-10
Country of origin	アメリカ合衆国
Manufacturer	Tesla Japan LLC
Models affected	Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X
Units affected	4388
Defect	Due to insufficient software design for the camera mounted on the vehicle's B-pillar, the system fails to detect when the sensor becomes inoperable due to dirt on the camera or similar issues. Consequently, a malfunction warning is not issued to the driver, and the steering system standards are not met.
Component	Camera (B-pillar mounted)
Remedy	All vehicles will receive a distribution of the updated program.
Recall number	外-3874
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.
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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