CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
- Risk
- A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.
- 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
Some 2023 Model Y vehicles may have front suspension lateral link fasteners that were not properly attached to the sub-frame. Over time, a loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
If this happens, the vehicle can become unstable, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge, at an authorized dealer. Owners who received notification letters mailed February 7, 2023 can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 |
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