Tesla Model 3 and Model Y suspension fasteners recalled for loosening
Tesla is recalling 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles where front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, potentially causing wheel misalignment and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural suspension defect affecting wheel alignment and vehicle stability with potential for serious harm (crash risk). However, the source reports no injuries or fatalities. Per the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard remains theoretical, the maximum score is 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen over time.
If a lateral link fastener loosens excessively, the lateral link could separate from the vehicle's sub-frame. This would shift the wheel alignment and cause instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Approximately 2,791 vehicles are affected by this recall. Tesla will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule service, or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Hazard
- fastener-loosening
- suspension-failure
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 2,791
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 (2)
- MODEL 3
- MODEL Y
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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