Tesla recalls vehicles over ‘Boombox’ feature again

(NEXSTAR) — Tesla is issuing a recall of practically 595,000 automobiles because of to a attribute that could pose a danger to pedestrians — it is the second time this 12 months the “Boombox” attribute has triggered a recall.

The recent remember covers particular Product Y, X and S motor vehicles made from 2020 as a result of 2022, the Countrywide Freeway Site visitors Basic safety Administration documented Thursday. Design 3 automobiles produced from 2017 by 2022 are also involved. NHTSA clarifies that the “Boombox” feature in these types could play over external speakers, masking appears to warn pedestrians of an approaching motor vehicle. About 594,717 automobiles were being recalled in February for the same problem.

Tesla claims it will conduct an around-the-air application update to disable Boombox features whilst vehicles are in drive, neutral or reverse modes, cost-free of cost. The remember will also disable Boombox all through Summon and Clever Summon modes, which permit buyers move selected products to their spot employing GPS.

The Tesla recall identification amount is SB-22-00-003.

House owners who experienced Boombox difficulties remedied underneath the February remember will also need to have to have the new software installed, Tesla suggests.

Tesla is predicted to mail owner notification letters by June 6. In the meantime, house owners can speak to Tesla at (877) 798-3752 or the NHTSA’s Car Protection Hotline at (888) 327-4236.