TESLA MODEL S 2021: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V00B000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-02-18 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-11-003
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130441
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 113
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
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.
