NHTSA Recall # | 131807 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V639000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB-17-13-004 |
Manufacturer | Tesla Motors, Inc. |
Supplier | TESLA |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL X |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 10/11/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/09/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/10/17 |
Report created | 13/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 207 |
Estimated number of affected units | 4582 |
Defect summary | Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 model x vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." |
Consequence summary | If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2017. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is sb-17-13-004. |
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). |