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NHTSA recall 22E092000 · Equipment

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Tesla Model S

Reported Nov 1, 202253 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-22-12-002

The defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass) and the passenger side mirrors do not include the "Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Tesla Model S
2021

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.