NHTSA Complaint #11453846 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

VISIBILITY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11453846
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	October 1, 2021
Date Filed	February 24, 2022
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera malfunctioned and the screen displayed completely black or completely white causing a visibility hazard to the driver while reversing the vehicle. The vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the replacement parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 35,000.

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