TESLA MODEL 3 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V387000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-23 | 2021-05-25 | 2021-05-26 |
Production Dates: 2019-08-23 - 2019-08-23
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-33-002
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5974
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA "or 1-877-798-3752". Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
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.safercar.gov.
