Recall 21V835000

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Report Date
20211025
Component
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 TESLA MODEL 3
2020 TESLA MODEL 3
2020 TESLA MODEL Y
2021 TESLA MODEL 3
2021 TESLA MODEL Y

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