NHTSA Recall 13V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V249000; Date: Jun. 14, 2013
In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Tesla Model S
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Tesla Motors, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,228
Recall Summary:
Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 model s electric vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact tesla at 1-650-681-5000.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 2013
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