Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The Magna Chinese-made hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood after the hood has been opened, according to documents made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Rates of occurrence were higher in China for reasons unknown, as compared to lower rates of occurrence in markets in Europe and North America,” Tesla told NHTSA.
Tesla has an over-the-air (OTA) software update for free as required by US regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 22 September 2024. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 on recall iSB-24-00-012. Owners may also contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov about NHTSA 24V554.
Chronology
- On 25 March 2024, Tesla began investigating customer complaints of unintended hood opening events on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China.
- On 28 March 2024, Tesla initiated latch hardware recovery and in-service vehicle inspection in China to investigate the complaints.
- In mid-April 2024, Tesla identified the condition affecting vehicles in China as latch switch deformation, which could prevent the customer from being notified of an open hood state.
- From mid-April 2024 through 7 June 2024, Tesla continued to recover and perform analysis on samples from the field in China to better understand the condition and latch commonalities across vehicle lines and regions. “Rates of occurrence were higher in China for reasons unknown, as compared to lower rates of occurrence in markets in Europe and North America,” Tesla told NHTSA.
- On 7 June 2024, Tesla initiated engineering studies in Europe and North America to inspect hood latch assemblies for switch deformation.
- On 17 July 2024, while all engineering studies continue, Tesla decided to voluntarily recall affected vehicles.
- As of 20 July 2024, Tesla has identified three warranty claims or field reports for U.S. vehicles that are related.
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Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Tesla Recalls More 1.8M EVs with Chinese Hood Latches
Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The Magna Chinese-made hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood after the hood has been opened, according to documents made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Rates of occurrence were higher in China for reasons unknown, as compared to lower rates of occurrence in markets in Europe and North America,” Tesla told NHTSA.
Tesla has an over-the-air (OTA) software update for free as required by US regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 22 September 2024. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 on recall iSB-24-00-012. Owners may also contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov about NHTSA 24V554.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.