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Tesla Model 3 Recall 22V263: Speed unit may not display in Track Mode, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 22V263, reported April 18, 2022, 48,184 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles may fail to show the speed unit (mph or km/h) on the speedometer while in Track Mode. Without the unit display, the driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 for control and displays.

Tesla will fix the problem with an over-the-air (OTA) software update at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall SB-22-00-008.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V263Tesla, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
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.

Affected vehicles

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