CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front trunk (frunk) latch assembly on certain Model S vehicles may be misaligned. This can stop the secondary hood latch from engaging, so if the primary latch is inadvertently released, the hood could open unexpectedly.
An open hood can block the driver's view of the road and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 113, which covers hood latch systems.
Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or take their vehicle to an authorized Tesla Service center. Tesla will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 20142015201620172018201920202021 |
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