If you have already paid for repairs that meet the conditions of the program, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Tesla will send reimbursement details and eligibility by February 2021,” the company wrote in a letter to customers.
Tesla may prevent a proposed class action lawsuit from moving forward
The refund and extension of the conditional warranty could help Tesla prevent a proposed class-action lawsuit.
On May 13, a complaint was lodged on behalf of Tesla customers in California, alleging that the company violated state and federal laws concerning consumer safety and vehicle warranties, fair marketing and sales practices.
Meanwhile, in June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 63,000 Tesla Model S cars over reports regarding MCU failures.
In previous years, there had been customer complaints regarding possible defects in Model S and Model X battery packs and sudden unintended acceleration of the Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles.
