Model 3 The Model 3 trunk harness recall

[Ecoli]

I just checked Tesla Service
My VIN is effected (2019)

December 21, 2021	21V-00D	Description: The Model 3 trunk harness is equipped with a solid core coaxial cable that provides the rearview camera feed for visibility on the center display. Over time, repeated opening and closing of the trunk lid may cause excessive wear to the coaxial cable. If the wear causes the core of the coaxial cable to separate, the rearview camera feed is not visible on the center display.
		Safety Risk: Unavailability of the rearview camera display may affect the driver’s rear view and increase the risk of a collision. If there is a loss of rearview camera display, the driver can continue to operate the vehicle by performing a shoulder check and using their mirrors when backing.
		Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the trunk harness on affected vehicles for wear. If wear is determined to be within specifications for the coaxial cable, Tesla Service will equip the harness with a guide protector to ensure a sufficient radius when the harness holds in a closed trunk state and prevent further wear. If wear is determined to be beyond the specifications for the coaxial cable, Tesla Service will install a new harness and guide protector.

 

[CAM3RON]

I would love it if while they were at it, they installed powergates on old models!

 

[RobDickinson]

Same.

 

[Ecoli]

Yes that would be great

 

[PianoAl]

I got the recall email today. Anyone know whether mobile service can handle this?

 

[Ecoli]

I got the recall email today. Anyone know whether mobile service can handle this?

I've not received any email from Tesla

When I contacted Tesla service NZ they didn't know about this recall
and they were going to look into what they needed to do
So I guess more information will be forthcoming

Bearing in mind this posted in the APAC NZ forum so anything here may not applicable for US owners

 

[PianoAl]

 

[akidesir]

I had the same problem, and replaced the rear decklid wiring harness myself. I still had the old one and I show the damage caused by the kink in the wiring harness and the damage.

 

[Ecoli]

I had the same problem, and replaced the rear decklid wiring harness myself. I still had the old one and I show the damage caused by the kink in the wiring harness and the damage.

Thanks for the video very good information

 

[Matt_NZ]

This is something I'll get done when they do its first WoF in December. Doesn't seem much point taking it in just for this minor issue.

 

[zl22222222]

Had the mobile service come last week due to rear camera blacked out once. They are just aware of the recall but no guide protector for ppl with a good wire yet.

 

[Ecoli]

Tesla service NZ said they no parts for the replacement yet
When they do they said they will start sending email out

 

[txtabby]

This is something I'll get done when they do its first WoF in December. Doesn't seem much point taking it in just for this minor issue.

You call this a minor issue? They can’t design a trunk cable that won’t break??

 

[RobDickinson]

You call this a minor issue? They can’t design a trunk cable that won’t break??

Of course they can, can they do that and still stay in budget and within warranty issues as 1 part out of 20,000 in one of the most complex products humans make?

Welcome to planet earth.

 

[txtabby]

Why couldn’t they of just rerouted the coax cable in the body and forget the trunk? That’s a much better fix. Get rid of that wire harness all together since it’s such a horrible design

 

[RobDickinson]

Who knows, cars are a billion different engineering decisions all thrown at the same thing in a short space of time.

Its not a major problem if it fails either, so its a minor issue.

 

[txtabby]

Of course they can, can they do that and still stay in budget and within warranty issues as 1 part out of 20,000 in one of the most complex products humans make?

Welcome to planet earth.

Yes, but okay

 

[Matt_NZ]

You call this a minor issue? They can’t design a trunk cable that won’t break??

Yeah I do. I don't need a reversing camera to operate the car and they're not a legal requirement here in New Zealand.

The BMW 5 Series wagon that I had prior to this had a similar issue with its rear wiring loom in its boot hatch, except it affected its tail lights

 

[m3lol]

My car’s been diagnosed with the issue. Every now and then my rear camera would freeze the feed and suddenly i’m 10cm away from an object behind me.

May not be requirement to have one but its a feature of the car that one has now been completely used to having. Sensors and side cameras still work so i revert to those when this happens.

No ETA on fix, my service has been pushed back to the end of March 2022 as a placeholder.

 

[akidesir]

Why couldn’t they of just rerouted the coax cable in the body and forget the trunk? That’s a much better fix. Get rid of that wire harness all together since it’s such a horrible design

How? the trunk is a separate part from the body.