Tesla has recalled 129,960 cars due to processor issues that can stop or turn off the vehicle’s touchscreen.
In an announcement published on May 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of the 2022 Model 3, the 2021-2022 Model S, the 2021-2022 Model X and the 2022 Model Y.
According to the notice, the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) would possibly overheat on fast charging, causing the processor to lag or restart.
When the processor slows down or restarts, the demonstration on the center screen that drivers rely on to view rearview camera video, caution lights, and transmission prestige (driving, neutral, or reversing) could be compensated or empty. If drivers can’t see or those features, the threat of a turn of fate increases, the notice says.
The solution? Tesla plans to offer a live software update for CPU temperature management.
According to documents on the NHTSA website, Tesla’s firmware update will control processor temperature and other features with “high-temperature operation. “
Affected Tesla homeowners will have to get notification letters in the mail around July 1 or later. They can also contact Tesla Customer Service at 1-877-798-3752 or callback number SB-22-00-009.
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The challenge began around Dec. 23 of regime testing on the Model 3 and Model Y processors, according to documents on the NHTSA website. The technicians detected a choke due to the activation of thermal protections and initiated an investigation. The Model S was replaced due to overheating that caused the central demonstration to restart when the vehicle was supercharged. Other processors also had to be replaced that month by the same overheating problem.
As of May 2, Tesla discovered five warranty claims and five9 box reports earned between January 5 and May 2 that are or may be similar to the overheating problem.
“Tesla is aware of any accidents, injuries or deaths similar to this condition,” the documents said.
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