NHTSA recall record

Tesla critical fasteners recall — NHTSA campaign 21V835000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen,…

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21V835000official record ID
Oct 25, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V835000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmTesla, Inc.
ComponentSUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report dateOct 25, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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