Recall 22E092000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Report Date
20221101
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 TESLA MODEL S

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.