Recall wrap: Another ADR compliance breach for Tesla
Plus connectivity issues for new Mercedes-Benz V-Class people-moverTesla Australia has announced a nationwide product safety recall of 4382 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to rectify a software issue potentially affecting their electric power steering systems just days after a stop-sale order was issued for the updated Model 3 in the wake of an Australian Design Rule (ADR) compliance breach earlier this week.
The recall is unrelated to the previous ADR compliance issue, which relates to child seat restraints and is yet to result in a recall, and affects vehicles produced in 2022 and 2023. However, 4382 is only a small portion of the total number of mid-size Tesla electric sedans and SUVs sold across those two years.
“Due to a software issue, the steering wheel may feel notchy when operating the vehicle in cold temperatures,” Tesla said in its official recall notice published on the Vehicle Recalls website.
“There is no safety hazard and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.
“Vehicles may not be compliant with the (Australian Design Rule ADR 90/01 – Steering System) 2021.”
The US EV brand is therefore asking affected owners to contact their preferred Tesla service centre or manually update their vehicle’s software, as they usually would using the main touch-screen.
A full list of affected vehicles is attached to the recall notice.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
The other fresh recall announced this week involves all Mercedes-Benz V-Class vehicles produced as of 2023, due to a potential connectivity issue impacting the Hermes Control Unit and in turn the emergency call system.
The fault has been traced to a ‘hardware component connectivity issue’ and means the vehicle and/or its occupants wouldn’t be able to connect with emergency services in the event of a collision.
“As a consequence, emergency vehicles may not be directed to the affected vehicle or may be delayed. This could increase the risk of death if a serious injury has occurred,” the recall notice reads.
“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing and are asked to schedule an appointment with their authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.”
Just over 255 vehicles are included in the recall, the VINs of which are listed in an attachment to the recall notice on the Vehicle Recalls site.
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