NHTSA recall record

Tesla rear compartment/trunk recall — NHTSA campaign 21V00D000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk…

rear compartment/trunkcomponent
21V00D000official record ID
Dec 21, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V00D000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmTesla, Inc.
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Report dateDec 21, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Potential consequence

A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

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