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SevereNHTSA·17V639000·Announced 2017-10-12

Tesla Recalls 2016-2017 Model X Vehicles for Seat Back Latch Defect

Tesla is recalling 2016-2017 Model X vehicles because the left-side second-row seat backs may not fully latch, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 latch failure) that fails to meet federal safety standards and increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The recall involves 4,582 vehicles where the left-side, second-row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 207 and 210 regarding seating systems and seat belt assembly anchorages.

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Tesla will notify owners, and service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second-row seat recliner mechanism free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seats
Hazard
Affected units
4,582

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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