Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a "Boombox" function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians.

In February, Tesla issued a recall for 579,000 vehicles and put out an over-the-air firmware update that disabled the "Boombox" function when the cars were shifted to drive, reverse or neutral.

The JBL Boombox lives up to its name with a retro 90s look that’s backed up by a big sound. For Amazon Prime Day only, you can save $125 on one of your own.

Take It Anywhere The 13-pound JBL Boombox 2 is just 7.9 x 19.1 x 10.1 inches, and designed with a durable and secure handle built into the body, so it’s easy to take anywhere you need 160 watts ...

“Everybody holds one another to that standard. And I love it.” It wasn’t exactly music to the 49ers’ ears, but the Legion of Boombox has announced its arrival loud and clear.

Tesla Recalls 594K Cars Because ‘Boombox’ Sounds Obscure Pedestrian Warnings This is the second recall for Tesla's Boombox function. Rob Stumpf Published Apr 14, 2022 1:10 PM EDT 0 ...

The previously reviewed JBL Boombox was 7.69 x 19.48 x 10.01 inches (HxWxD) and weighted 11.57 pounds. The new model looks to have similar dimensions.

The release introduced Boombox. On January 15, 2021, NHTSA issued an information request (OA-141-210104) to investigate Boombox’s compliance with FMVSS 141.

Tesla’s new holiday update is here, and with it a new Boombox ability that lets people use farting sounds as their car’s horn instead of boring old honks. The update, which is part of firmware ...

The JBL Boombox 3 feels more transportable than the UE Hyperboom and has better durability with a IPX67 rating. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) The Boombox 3 looks like a giant JBL Charge 5 with a ...

Tesla is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States due to its Boombox feature, a 2020 update that allows drivers to play sounds such a bleating goat or a fart noise outside the vehicle.