2021 Tesla Model S, Tesla Rearview Mirror: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 22E092000 · 53 units potentially affected · filed Nov 1, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E092000
- Manufacturer no.
- SB-22-12-002
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Units affected
- 53
- Report received
- Nov 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 31, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2021
- Tesla Rearview Mirror 9999