CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012.
- 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
Some front upper control arms may not have been properly tightened where they connect to the steering knuckle. Over time, the arm could detach from the knuckle, causing the wheels to lean in or out and reducing the driver's ability to steer.
A detached control arm raises the risk of a crash because the driver may lose the ability to steer the vehicle as intended. Owners should not ignore the recall.
Tesla will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed, free of charge. You can also check whether your VIN has open recalls and contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, referencing recall SB-20-31-012.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model Y | 2020 |
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