BUSTED: Polestar Recalls over 27,800 Electric Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Glitch
Automaker Issues Recall of Over 27,000 Vehicles Due to Potential Rearview Camera Display malfunction
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Oops! Polestar, makers of the electric Polestar 2, is recalling more than 27,800 units in the U.S. due to a potential problem with their rearview camera display while reversing.
The Swedish electric car manufacturer admitted that the 2021-2025 Polestar 2s might suffer from "visualization issues" with the rearview camera display while in reverse and could show a "Camera is temporarily unavailable" message.
Gear up for troubling times ahead, as a malfunctioning rearview camera display can raise the likelihood of a smash-up, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These pesky 2021-2025 Polestar 2 electric vehicles were produced between July 2020 and late November 2021.
What's the reason behind this recycle? A synchronization hiccup between the Parking Assist Camera (PAC) and the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) causing the issue, and a dud in the IHU's video receiving hardware[2][3].
Don't worry, Polestar promised a free software update to fix the fiasco. This update will guarantee a constant high-speed connection between the PAC and IHU and will implement a restart function for the IHU hardware if a synchronization error arises[3].
In case you own one of the recalled electric Polestar 2s, you'll get a letter notifying you starting June 19[3]. The Polestar 2, introduced in the U.S. in 2020, is no longer manufactured for the American market, but Polestar's sleek electric vehicles can still be found in 27 global markets.
[2] Auto News, Recall Is the Best Medicine: Polestar Recalls 28,000 Polestar 2 EVs, (https://www.autonews.com/EV-Report/recall-best-medicine-polestar-recalls-28000-polestar-2-evs)
[3] NHTSA Recalls, Polestar Recall Subject Information, (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls/search-recalls?results=Polestar%2BRecall&year=ALL&make=POL&model=2)
- The finance industry is at the forefront of discussions following Polestar's recall of over 27,800 electric vehicles due to a rearview camera issue.
- The recall affects the 2021-2025 Polestar 2 models, produced between July 2020 and late November 2021.
- The transportation sector may be impacted by this issue, as a malfunctioning rearview camera display could increase the risk of accidents.
- In the automotive industry, Polestar has promised a free software update to rectify the synchronization problem between the Parking Assist Camera and Infotainment Head Unit of the affected electric vehicles.
- This recall and subsequent update highlight the ongoing role of technology in shaping the workings and performance of modern vehicles.
