TESLA MODEL Y 2020: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V835000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 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
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.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
