TESLA MODEL 3 2020: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V835000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL 3 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-20 2021-10-25 2021-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-31-003

Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2791

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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 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.

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.