US Agency Denies Tesla Petition to Avoid Recall Fix over Headlight Issue
NHTSA said the headlights may create excessive glare, rejecting Tesla’s bid to avoid repairs for nearly 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
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Tesla appealed against the replacement of the blinding headlights, but its argument was rejected. There will be a recall.
Tesla headlight recall: US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue
Tesla argued the issue was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and did not require a recall or notification to consumers. NHTSA said it disagreed with Tesla's conclusion that there is no increased risk of glare for surrounding traffic or the driver of the vehicle. The recall covers about 19,900 2017-2023 model year Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles, NHTSA said.
Tesla has to fix a big problem with its old headlights, NHTSA says
Tesla had a petition protesting a recall to fix a potential issue with 2017-2023 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles’ headlights was denied, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disagreed with the company’s opinion of things. The recall covers approximately 19,917 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles built from 2017 to 2023. Tesla initially submitted a noncompliance report for the headlights on these vehicles on March 15, 2024. Tesla t…
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