Tesla Recalls 2018-2019 Model 3 Vehicles for Suspension Fastener Issue
Tesla is recalling 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles because front suspension fasteners may loosen, potentially causing the lateral link to separate and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component separation) that could cause instability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles due to a defect in the front suspension. The lateral link fasteners may loosen, which allows the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
If the lateral link separates, it could shift the wheel alignment, causing vehicle instability and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2023. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or their local Tesla Service center to have the lateral link fasteners tightened or replaced free of charge. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 422
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 3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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