NHTSA Recall # | 108063 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V192000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB-16-13-003 |
Manufacturer | Tesla Motors, Inc. |
Supplier | TESLA |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL X |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 20/04/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/09/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/03/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/04/16 |
Report created | 06/04/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 207 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2676 |
Defect summary | Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 model x vehicles manufactured september 29, 2015, to march 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems." |
Consequence summary | If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2016. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at servicehelpna@teslamotors. Com. Tesla's number for this recall is sb-16-13-003 |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |