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Tesla Korea Co., Ltd. Model Y, Model 3, Model X, Model S — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-08-22

Tesla Model Y/3/X/S software error may not notify open hood

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-22
Manufacturer	Tesla Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Model Y, Model 3, Model X, Model S
Units affected	66489
Defect	Due to a software error, when the driver opens the hood, if the vehicle's locking mechanism fails to detect the open state, it may not notify the driver of the hood's open status. In such a case, if the driver operates the vehicle without being aware of the hood's open status, the hood may fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a collision, leading to a recall.
Component	Body/Chassis Other
Remedy	Update via OTA (over-the-air) to version 2024.20.3 or later (hood open status detection and driver notification)
Recall number	5349
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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