CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
- Risk
- A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
- 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
Certain Tesla vehicles may have front suspension lateral link fasteners that loosen over time. If they loosen, the lateral link can separate from the sub-frame, which can shift wheel alignment and cause the vehicle to become unstable.
An unstable vehicle raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore warning signs such as unusual handling, pulling to one side, or unexpected changes in steering feel.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as needed, at no cost to you, at an authorized Tesla service center. Owners who received the notification letter mailed December 20, 2021 can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 (Tesla recall number SB-21-31-003). Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 20202021 |