NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tesla, Inc. - Headlights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Published: December 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V904000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Headlights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Headlights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V904000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V904000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017. |
| Consequence summary | Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-24-00-017 |
| Potentially affected | 25 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |