Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V035000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V035000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device Includes 134,951 affected units, Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device
Defect Summary
Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. when the 8gb emmc nand flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the emmc controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Corrective Action
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the emmc is approaching lifetime wear. tesla will notify owners, and will replace the vcm daughterboard with one containing an enhanced emmc controller, free of charge. the recall began march 29, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-21-001.