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September 19, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V702000
Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702
Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,096,762
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2021 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, “Power-Operated Window Systems.”
Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
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.