by Problem with LED Lights
Tesla has initiated a recall of 63,619 Cybertruck electric vehicles due to an identified issue with the LED marker lights. As it turned out, they can be too bright and blind drivers of oncoming traffic. It is important to note that this specifically concerns the marker lights, not the main headlights.
Cause and Solution
During internal testing, the company discovered that the software incorrectly controls the light intensity, leading to a violation of federal FMVSS 108 standards. Fortunately, the problem can be resolved without mechanical intervention – a software update distributed remotely (OTA) is sufficient.
Historical Precedents
This is not the first time an automaker has faced a similar problem. For example, last year Porsche recalled over 3,000 Macan Electric vehicles due to similar shortcomings, which were also corrected with a software update. In contrast, GMC in 2022 addressed the issue of blinding headlights on the Terrain model by applying special darkening stickers to the glass.
Technological Advantages
The ability to fix such shortcomings remotely highlights the advantages of modern electric vehicles, particularly the reduced need for physical visits to service centers. It also demonstrates how software has become a critically important component in vehicle operation.
Similar incidents point to the growing complexity of regulating automotive lighting in the context of spreading LED technologies. Manufacturers have to balance aesthetics, functionality, and safety, which often requires prompt response to legislative requirements. At the same time, the ability to quickly resolve such issues through software updates becomes a key advantage for modern automakers.
