Tesla recalls some domestic Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles due to defroster function
2022-02-18 18:38:53Source: China News Network
Zhongxin Finance, February 18. Zhongxin Finance learned from the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation on the 18th that Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation. From now on, some domestic Model 3 (12,003) and Model Y (14,044) electric vehicles produced between December 28, 2020 and January 15, 2022 will be recalled, totaling 26,047.
The heat pump electronic expansion valve of some vehicles within the scope of this recall will move slightly when positioning. Because the software (version 2021.44 to 2021.44.30.6) does not have a corrective function, it may cause the valve to partially open for a long time, the heat pump compressor will stop working, and the car will be heated. Function failed. Under the above conditions, especially when the outside air temperature is lower than minus 10 degrees, the operation of the windshield defrosting system cannot achieve the defrosting effect stipulated by the relevant national regulations, and the defroster function decline will have an adverse effect on the driver’s vision, thereby increasing the There is a possibility of a collision risk when the vehicle is driving in cold weather, and there is a potential safety hazard.
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will upgrade the software for the vehicles within the recall range through the over-the-air update (OTA) technology, and users can complete the recall without going to the store; for vehicles that cannot be recalled through the over-the-air update (OTA) technology , Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will contact relevant users through the Tesla service center to upgrade the software for the vehicle free of charge to eliminate potential safety hazards. (over)