Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the backup camera may not display an image.

The recall covers certain Models Y, S and X from the 2023 model year. All are equipped with “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0 and run software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.

The company says in documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that software instability may prevent the camera image from showing images while the Teslas are in reverse. The safety agency says that can increase the risk of a crash.

Tesla says in documents that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries. Documents say the problem has been fixed with an online software update.

Owners will be notified by letter starting March 22.

  • girlfreddyOP
    155·
    10 months ago

    Are you saying that a recall for any vehicle isn’t noteworthy?

    Because I would have posted it anyway, no matter which manufacturer was involved, because people need to be aware of recalls.

    • IamSparticles@lemmy.zipEnglish
      62·
      10 months ago

      Because I would have posted it anyway, no matter which manufacturer was involved

      Really? Because NHTSA has 40 vehicle recalls on file so far this month, some of which are much more serious, but this is the only one you’ve posted about. Recalls happen all the time for all sorts of reasons. This one is not really noteworthy, no.

      • girlfreddyOP
        41·
        10 months ago

        I read multiple news sources. If a recall is listed I’ll post it. I do not search for recalls specifically.

        But if that’s what you wanna do, have at it.

    • willya@lemmyf.ukEnglish
      118·
      10 months ago

      This is a software update. Not a loose bolt in a steering wheel.