TESLA MODEL X 2016: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V639000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL X 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-10 2017-10-12 2017-10-13

Production Dates: 2016-10-28 - 2017-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-17-13-004

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4582

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.

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.safercar.gov.