CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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 May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
- 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 front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen over time. If a lateral link separates from the sub-frame, it can shift the wheel alignment, causing the vehicle to become unstable and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Tesla service center. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, referencing recall SB-23-31-001. This recall expands an earlier recall, 21V-835.
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Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 20182019 |
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