Tesla Recalls over 20K Vehicles Due to Too-Bright Headlights
Tesla says the fix is under development and owners will not be notified until mid-September.
- On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tesla is recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over low-beam headlights exceeding federal brightness limits, potentially reducing visibility for oncoming drivers and increasing crash risk.
- Marelli Automotive Lighting supplied the headlamp assemblies primarily installed on vehicles manufactured before June 2, 2023, with an additional 432 units affected through May 3, 2024.
- Testing revealed brightness reached 230.1 candela, significantly exceeding the 125 candela federal limit; Tesla previously petitioned the NHTSA to avoid a full recall, claiming the headlights caused no accidents despite three warranty claims and one field report.
- Tesla says a remedy "is currently under development," with owner notifications expected by September 15, likely requiring a physical repair rather than a software update for affected vehicles.
- Ongoing scrutiny persists as the NHTSA investigates 1.2 million vehicles regarding suspension failure reports, while earlier recalls affected rear cameras and Cybertrucks.
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Tesla Is Recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles for Overly Bright Low Beams
Driving at night presents enough hazards without the added annoyance of oncoming headlights scorching your retinas. While modern LED setups push the boundaries of automotive illumination, federal regulators have drawn a firm line for Tesla. As per NHTSA campaign number 26V507000, the electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 20,349 crossovers and sedans for low beams that exceed the maximum allowable brightness levels. The noncompliance ... (co…
Tesla must physically recall over 20,000 Model 3 and Y EVs because their headlights are too bright
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Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles
The affected vehicles consists of 1,614 Model 3 sedans built between July 24, 2017, and December 2, 2023, and 18,735 Model Y crossovers manufactured between February 11, 2020, and December 24, 2023.Read Entire Article
Tesla recalls 20,349 cars after NHTSA rejects its headlight defence
Tesla is recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles whose low beams exceed the federal photometric limit, after NHTSA rejected its argument that the defect was inconsequential. Tesla says a remedy is still under development, and owners are due to be notified by September 15. Tesla is recalling 20,349 cars because their headlights are […] This story continues at The Next Web
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