NHTSA recall 21V-835: Suspension

Tesla, Inc. · Reported October 25, 2021 · 4 affected model years

Suspension recall

21V-835
October 25, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Safety risk
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V835000
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Report dateOctober 25, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Critical Fasteners
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Tesla Model 322 recalls total2021 Tesla Model Y23 recalls total2020 Tesla Model 321 recalls total2020 Tesla Model Y24 recalls total

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