Tesla is recalling some vehicles due to the misalignment of the front-facing cameras
We all know how Elon Musk feels about the term "recall," so it's worth noticing when the company issues one. Tesla has issued a voluntary recall affecting select 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. This action is due to potential issues related to the pitch angle of the forward-facing cameras, a key aspect of Tesla's safety features.
Voluntary Recall
The recall, though not impacting all models, applies to a specific set of vehicles determined through manufacturing records and onboard camera pitch angle data. Tesla has provided owners with the ability to verify their vehicles' status via the Tesla VIN Recall Search or the NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.
The root of the issue is a possible misalignment of the forward-facing cameras. This misalignment could lead to the deactivation of certain active safety features - Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist - without notifying the driver. While this might theoretically increase collision risk, it's important to clarify that there have been no known incidents related to this issue.
Tesla has quickly made necessary changes to its production process upon identifying the potential defect. A crucial adjustment has been narrowing the specification for the pitch angle of the front-facing cameras, thereby minimizing the chance of similar issues arising in future models.
Tesla's Solution: Efficient and Cost-free
Tesla's approach to rectifying the problem is prompt and efficient. Tesla Service will inspect the pitch angle of the forward-facing cameras on the affected vehicles. If necessary, the angle will be adjusted to its correct specification, ensuring the optimal functioning of the safety features. This inspection and adjustment, if required, will be performed free of charge to Tesla owners and will take approximately 20 minutes.
Owners are urged to schedule a service appointment through the Tesla app. By navigating to 'Service', then 'Request Service', and selecting 'Other' followed by 'Something Else', they can specify 'Open Recall Repair — Forward Facing Camera Pitch Angle’ in the 'Describe Concern' field.
Although recalls are not the news any vehicle owner wants to hear, they are a part of maintaining the high standard of safety and performance that Tesla strives for. The company's quick action in identifying and addressing this issue reinforces Tesla's dedication to its customers. This recall serves as a testament to the proactive steps Tesla takes in the interest of its customers, providing them with a secure and superior driving experience.
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Tesla Investor Relations has officially confirmed that they will conduct the Robotaxi unveiling event on October 10th in Los Angeles. Event sign-up will be done using a random drawing for Tesla shareholders. The final date for entries is a week from today, on September 17th at midnight, and the selected shareholders will be announced the week of September 23rd.
Sign Up
You’ll need to own Tesla stock ($TSLA) to participate and will be required to verify your shareholder status on the Investor Relations site. The random drawing provides a better opportunity for those who hold lots of Tesla shares, as they’ll have a higher number of entries. You get one entry per confirmed share held.
At the moment, there are no details on the timing of the event, nor anything about +1 attendees. However, one item of note is that event draw winners cannot transfer their tickets to another party – which means if you get a ticket, it's for you and nobody else.
If you’re located in the United States, you can use ‘Say’ – Tesla’s Investor Relations partner – to automatically verify your shareholder status. For those outside of the United States, unless you’re trading with an American bank, you will need to provide an updated statement showing shareholder status for September 2024. Say takes about 3-5 business days to verify statements, so be sure to sign up early.
Robotaxi Event
The Robotaxi event will take place at the Warner Bros. Discovery Studios in LA, and Tesla has been pre-emptively gathering FSD data around the neighborhood. This likely means that the event will include a demonstration of Robotaxi’s capabilities and a reveal of the Robotaxi itself. We’re hoping that attendees will have the opportunity to sit in and experience Robotaxi delivering them from Point A to Point B inside of the Discovery Studios set pieces.
It’s expected to be one of Tesla’s most interesting and notable events, as this is the first reveal of the much-talked-about Robotaxi, which has been Tesla’s goal for its Full Self-Driving software since Elon Musk’s Masterplan I.
Tesla’s latest FSD update, version 2024.27.5 brings some improvements when parking your vehicle. This is another undocumented, but one we’re happy to see.
Most recently, the Cybertruck received the undocumented change for the Hands-Free Frunk opening (video below). The Cybertruck also recently received Vision Park Assist, which included steering wheel guides in the visualization showing the direction the front and rear wheels were turned. However, it turns out this isn’t just for the Cybertruck.
Update: We’ve updated this article to mention that this feature isn’t included in update 2024.32 yet.
Quick video on the auto frunk. It's literally 🧍♂️📐
Due to the Cybertruck’s unique rear-wheel steering and steer-by-wire design, Park Assist in the Cybertruck displayed the path of the front wheels, and how they would swing while reversing.
This enhancement is also coming to every Tesla vehicle in FSD 12.5.2 and later. It’s also expected to be available in a future update for non-FSD vehicles. However, it’s unclear whether it will be a later revision of update 2024.32 or the next major Tesla update. This is a neat little update, as it helps drivers better understand and predict the path their vehicle will take during a turn.
Brandon, going by @teslaflexx on X, originally spotted the new visuals recently on an AMD-based Model Y running 2024.27.5 and FSD V12.5.2.
Any vehicles who are on update 2024.27.5 or 2024.27.20 should have access to this new feature.
Looks like Cybertruck wasn’t the only vehicle to get the new guide visuals with park assist. Much better than the lines! pic.twitter.com/tF9ZsWCcWy
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