Tesla recalls over two million cars, while Rolls-Royce its electric Spectre

03/02/2024

Over two million (2,193,869) electric cars are being recalled by Tesla because the font on the dashboard warning lights is too small. Rolls-Royce’s recall is, of course, incomparably smaller, affecting 107 of its Spectre EVs.

We were alerted to both recalls by our recently launched Car-Recalls.com website, which tracks recalls announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Tesla: Display font too small

The recall applies to certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y. The new Cybertruck pickup is also being recalled for the first time.

In the NHTSA announcement, we can read that: An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems” and 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”

As a corrective measure, Tesla has begun releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 30, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

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Insufficient ground on electric Rolls

The ground connection cable between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis may contain adhesive residue, which can increase electrical resistance and cause insufficient ground with 107 Rolls-Royce Spectre electric cars. Insufficient electrical ground can increase the risk of electric shock during service work and the risk of a fire.

Rolls-Royce dealers will inspect the ground cable connection and remove any residue as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 15, 2024.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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