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SevereNHTSA·16V192000·Announced 2016-04-06

Tesla Recalls 2016 Model X Vehicles Due to Third Row Seat Defect

Tesla is recalling 2,676 Model X vehicles because the third row seat back may move forward in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat back movement) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury' potential, warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2015, and March 30, 2016. The recall involves 2,676 vehicles where the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. This defect means the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there is an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seats
Hazard
Affected units
2,676

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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