Tesla, Inc.: Exterior Lighting:Headlights (2017 TESLA MODEL 3, 2018 TESLA MODEL 3, 2019 TESLA MODEL 3…)
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The text below is copied from the official NHTSA record. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.
- Company / brand
- Tesla, Inc.
- Product
- 2017 TESLA MODEL 3; 2018 TESLA MODEL 3; 2019 TESLA MODEL 3; 2020 TESLA MODEL 3; 2020 TESLA MODEL Y; 2021 TESLA MODEL 3; 2021 TESLA MODEL Y; 2022 TESLA MODEL 3; 2022 TESLA MODEL Y; 2023 TESLA MODEL 3; 2023 TESLA MODEL Y
- Reason / hazard
- Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- What to do (remedy)
- Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 20349
- Defect
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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