CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Model X vehicles built between September 29, 2015 and March 30, 2016 have a third-row seat back that may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. This means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 for seating systems.
If the third-row seat does not stay in its adjusted position, an occupant sitting there may face an increased risk of injury in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and arrange a repair promptly.
Tesla will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected third-row seats free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2016, and you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or [email protected], referencing recall SB-16-13-003. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model X | 2016 |
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