CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla 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.
- 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 and 2017 Tesla Model X vehicles may have an incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cable on the left-side, second-row seat. As a result, the seat back may not fully latch, and it may not meet federal seating and seat belt anchorage safety standards.
If the seat back moves forward during a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should take this recall seriously even if the seat appears to work normally.
Tesla will notify affected owners, and authorized service technicians will correct the cable adjustment on the left-side, fold-flat, second-row seat recliner mechanism free of charge. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-17-13-004. You can also 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 | 20162017 |
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