Tesla Boombox Recall- Tesla issues second recall to handle 'Boombox' feature

Tesla introduced the 'Boombox' feature in December 2020, which allows the drivers to play sounds of their choice as the car horn.

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The Boombox became an issue as it is non-compliant with federal pedestrian safety requirements.

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Tesla's Boombox interferes with the NHTSA "quiet car" rules, exclusive to EVs at speeds up to 18.6mph.

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The issue is related to 2020-2022 Telsa Model Y, Model X, & Model S and 2017-2022 Model S automobiles.

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Tesla had one recall in Feb. In March, a firmware fix was sent to cars, but it didn't resolve the issue entirely.

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Boombox can be used in "Park" or Smart Summon functions, making cars non-compliant with federal rules even after the firmware fix.

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Tesla then announced that the Smart Summon function is to be used only on private property, not on public roads.

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With various Tesla recalls, the announcement is just a formality of what's already been fixed by the firmware release in March.

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