TESLA MODEL Y 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V434000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL Y 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-18 2023-06-19 2023-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-23-16-005

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

Consequence

A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.

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.