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The rear camera MAY fail issue seems pretty benign. When it fails go get it fixed? Or is that no longer a permitted approach. These recalls used to be for th

The rear camera MAY fail issue seems pretty benign. When it fails go get it fixed? Or is that no longer a permitted approach. These recalls used to be for things major. Now we are getting a recall over what would be a warranty claim? Can they not just extend warranty coverage in this year to something like 10 years?

MBCook 5y ago
Backup cameras are considered required safety equipment, I assume, since they’ve been required for years. So I don’t think Tesla has any choice in this. The much smaller Model S recall seems like the bigger deal to me. Obviously having the frunk open while you’re driving would be pretty bad.
- wumpus 5y ago
  There are two hood latches, like all cars. This recall affects one of them. 0 known incidents. Definitely ought to have a recall.
- onphonenow 5y ago
  Yes, and my side mirror is required safety equipment. When it is knocked off by an idiot, I go get it repaired. The backup cameras are working in these cars they are recalling. If it breaks, go get it fixed under warranty. I've done this with headlight bulbs by the way, and headlights are required safety equipment (potentially as important as the backup camera). I've also had to do this with a windshield wiper, also potentially a key piece of equipment (I had to drive with my head out the window once in snow/rain).
  - mdoms 5y ago
    If there was a manufacturing defect that caused your mirror to fall off that would also be a recall.
  - butwhywhyoh 5y ago
    I don't think you understand the difference between something failing due to chance, and something failing due to a known manufacturing defect. One of them you get fixed out of your own pocket, the other is a recall. Try to guess which is which.
nexuist 5y ago
> These recalls used to be for things major. Now we are getting a recall over what would be a warranty claim This is actually a great thing. That we seem to be ordering less major recalls means that automakers got their shit together and across the board, work harder to not kill people than they used to. A far cry from the Takata fiasco.

MBCook 5y ago

Backup cameras are considered required safety equipment, I assume, since they’ve been required for years. So I don’t think Tesla has any choice in this. The much smaller Model S recall seems like the bigger deal to me. Obviously having the frunk open while you’re driving would be pretty bad.

wumpus 5y ago
There are two hood latches, like all cars. This recall affects one of them. 0 known incidents. Definitely ought to have a recall.
onphonenow 5y ago
Yes, and my side mirror is required safety equipment. When it is knocked off by an idiot, I go get it repaired. The backup cameras are working in these cars they are recalling. If it breaks, go get it fixed under warranty. I've done this with headlight bulbs by the way, and headlights are required safety equipment (potentially as important as the backup camera). I've also had to do this with a windshield wiper, also potentially a key piece of equipment (I had to drive with my head out the window once in snow/rain).
- mdoms 5y ago
  If there was a manufacturing defect that caused your mirror to fall off that would also be a recall.
- butwhywhyoh 5y ago
  I don't think you understand the difference between something failing due to chance, and something failing due to a known manufacturing defect. One of them you get fixed out of your own pocket, the other is a recall. Try to guess which is which.

nexuist 5y ago

> These recalls used to be for things major. Now we are getting a recall over what would be a warranty claim This is actually a great thing. That we seem to be ordering less major recalls means that automakers got their shit together and across the board, work harder to not kill people than they used to. A far cry from the Takata fiasco.