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Tesla recalls nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S cars

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Affected Model S units could see front trunks fail to latch

By Russell Brandom Dec 30, 2021, 9:11am EST

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Tesla has issued voluntary recalls for nearly half a million vehicles
to address potential failures in its trunk latching systems, as first
reported by Barron's. The recalls apply to all Model 3 units released
between 2017 and 2020, as well as certain Model S units.

For the Model 3, Tesla believes the opening and closing of the trunk
could damage the cable harness attaching the rearview camera, causing
the camera to unexpectedly fail. The Model S issue is more serious,
potentially preventing the front trunk from fully latching.

According to documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 475,318 vehicles subject to
the recall, comprising 356,309 Model 3 vehicles and 119,109 Model S
vehicles. Tesla estimates that only 1 percent of the Model 3 vehicles
will actually display the defect, compared to 14 percent of the
recalled Model S vehicles.

The Model S recall is particularly concerning because the issue
affects the front trunk, which could obstruct the driver's view of
the road if it flies open while driving. In the affected Model S
cars, "the front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing
the secondary hood latch from engaging," Tesla told NHTSA in an
official filing.

Since the Model S problem is a misalignment rather than a damaged
component, Tesla believes that repositioning the latch device at a
service center will resolve the issue. For affected Model 3 owners,
Tesla has pledged to install a new cable harness and guide protector
free of charge.

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