Recall 21V00B000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Report Date
20211221
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 TESLA MODEL S
2015 TESLA MODEL S
2016 TESLA MODEL S
2017 TESLA MODEL S
2018 TESLA MODEL S
2019 TESLA MODEL S
2020 TESLA MODEL S
2021 TESLA MODEL S

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.