REC-005040

active

2017–2020 TESLA Model 3

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Tesla, Inc.

Recall date: 19 January 2022

Defect

Due to the routing of the rear-view camera cable through the trunk lid it may become damaged through repeated opening of the trunk lid. This will result in the rear-view camera not displaying on the centre console.

Hazard

A loss of the rear-view camera may increase the chance of an accident causing injury or death while the driver is reversing.

Remedy

Until the rectification work in completed owners should ensure additional checks of their surroundings are completed while reversing. Owners will be notified and may schedule an appointment after that notification with Tesla Service through their mobile-app. https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/support/service-visits?redirect=no#schedule-appointment

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Tesla, Inc. — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005040