TESLA MODEL 3 2018: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V235000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL 3 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-23-31-001

Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 422

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Consequence

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 May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.

Notes

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.