SB-23-13-001 Second-Row Seat Frame May Be Improperly Secured – 2022-2023 Tesla Model Y

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-130 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Submission Date : FEB 27, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-130 Manufacturer Recall No. : SB-23-13-001 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Address : 1 Tesla Road Austin TX 78725 Company phone : 6506815000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,470 Estimated percentage with defect : 4 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Tesla Model Y Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model Y vehicles that were manufactured with certain second row seat backs as identified by the supplier. Affected vehicles were identified based on part serial number and vehicle manufacturing records. Production Dates : MAY 23, 2022 – FEB 05, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On Model Y vehicles, the second-row driver-side seat back frame (second-row driver-side and center seating positions) and the second-row passenger-side seat back frame (second-row passenger-side seating position) are secured to the lower seat frame with 4 bolts per seat back. During the supplier’s production of both seat back frames for certain Model Y vehicles, one or more of the bolts that secure the seat back frames to the lower seat frame may not have been torqued to specifications. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The second-row seat belt system loads go through the lower seat frame. If the bolts that secure the frame to the seat backs are not torqued to specifications, the seat belt system may not perform as designed in a collision, which may increase the risk of an injury for occupants seated in affected second-row seating positions. Description of the Cause : The supplier may not have torqued to specifications one or more of the bolts that secure the second-row driver-side and passenger-side seat back frames to Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-130 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the lower seat frames, and the supplier’s quality controls did not detect the condition. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A second-row seat back frame that has this condition may not fold properly or may be loose and rattle during normal vehicle operation. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Seat back frame bolt Component Description : BOLT&WSHR,HX,M10X30,STL[10.9],PTC,ZNF Component Part Number : 1057091-00- Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Faurecia (Forvia) Address : 2800 High Meadow circle Oakland Technological Park Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : – On December 10, 2022, an operator in Tesla’s Fremont, CA, manufacturing facility identified a seat back bolt that secured a Model Y second-row driver-side seat back frame to the lower seat frame that was not torqued to specification. – On December 10 and 11, 2022, in Tesla’s Austin, TX, and Fremont manufacturing facilities, respectively, second-row seats for Model Y production were contained and manufacturing personnel began an inspection to confirm that the seat back bolts were torqued to specification. – From December 11, 2022, through January 27, 2023, in coordination with the supplier, Tesla conducted an investigation to identify a root cause, including which bolts in which seat back frame(s) were impacted. Tesla also began a review of manufacturing records to identify a potentially affected vehicle population. – From January 30 through February 13, 2023, Tesla conducted a risk assessment of the condition using CAE analysis. – On February 17, 2023, Tesla completed its investigation and review of manufacturing records and confirmed the root cause, risk assessment, and affected vehicle population. A recall determination was made on the same Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-130 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 day. – As of February 23, 2023, Tesla has identified 5 warranty claims, received between December 9, 2022, and February 14, 2023, that may be related to the conditions described above. Tesla is not aware of any injuries or deaths that may be related to such conditions. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : At no cost to the customer, Tesla will inspect the bolts that secure the second-row driver-side and passenger-side seat back frames to the lower seat frames and, if necessary, retorque them to specifications. Tesla does not plan to include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification about pre-notice reimbursement because there are no out of warranty repairs related to these conditions. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Confirmed torque to specifications of the bolts that secure the second-row driver-side and passenger-side seat back frames to the lower seat frames. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Between December 11 and December 19, 2022, the supplier implemented improved process controls along with improved training and supervision to ensure that bolts are torqued to specifications. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : All Tesla stores and service centers will be notified about this recall on or shortly after February 28, 2023. Owner notification letters will be mailed in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 577.7. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 28, 2023 – FEB 28, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 25, 2023 – APR 25, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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SB-23-13-001 Page 1 of 4 _ Tesla, Inc. Service Bulletin Inspect Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts SB-23-13-001 March 10, 2023 Classification Section/Group Mobile Service Configuration Recall Bulletin 13 – Seats Can Perform (where permitted) 5 Seat Model Year Model Country/Region Build Location 2022 – 2023 Model Y United States, Canada Fremont, Giga Austin The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or Customer/Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle. Recall Bulletin: Recall Bulletins are mandatory service procedures that, unless they can be completed via a firmware update that a customer installs through the normal course of ownership, must be carried out by Tesla-certified Service Centers. Recall work performed by uncertified technicians could lead to unsafe conditions or voided warranty provisions. Condition Certain Model Y vehicles may require install or retorque of the LH and/or RH second-row seat frame bolts. Correction Inspect and confirm that the LH and RH second-row seat frame bolts are torqued to Tesla specifications. If required, install new bolts or apply threadlocker and retorque the LH and/or RH second-row seat frame bolts. Correction Description Correction Time Inspect LH And RH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts; Both Seats Already Fastened To Specification S012313001 0.25 Fasten LH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts; RH Seat Already Fastened To Specification S022313001 0.25 Install And Fasten New LH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts; RH Seat Already Fastened To Specification S032313001 0.25 Fasten RH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts; LH Seat Already Fastened To Specification S042313001 0.25 Install And Fasten New RH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts; LH Seat Already Fastened To Specification S052313001 0.25 Install New Or Fasten LH And RH Second-Row Seat Frame Bolts S062313001 0.25 Part Number Description Quantity Part if Necessary 1057091-00-D BOLT&WSHR,HX,M10X30,STL[10.9],PTC,ZNFL As needed This part number was current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later, unless otherwise specified in the Parts Catalog. Shop Supplies Loctite 222 threadlocker Procedure 1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows. 2. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward. 3. Remove the LH second-row seat back panel (refer to Service Manual procedure 13082302). 4. Remove the LH outer second-row headrest (refer to Service Manual procedure 13050702). SB-23-13-001 Page 2 of 4 _ 5. Remove the headrest guides (x2) from the LH second-row seat. NOTE: On each headrest guide, pull back on the lower portion of the headrest guide (Figure 1) to release the tab while also pushing up to remove the headrest guide from the seat assembly (Figure 2). Figure 1 – Seat removed from the vehicle to aid clarity Figure 2 – Seat removed from the vehicle to aid clarity 6. Release the clips (x4) (Figure 3) that attach the LH second-row seatback trim assembly to the seat assembly, and then lift the trim assembly with the foam pad upward to remove them from the seat. Figure 3 – Seat removed from the vehicle to aid clarity 7. Fold down the second-row armrest (skip this step when performing the RH second-row seatback). 8. Momentarily rest the LH second-row seatback on the second-row lower seat cushion. CAUTION: Avoid straining the seatback electrical harness. NOTE: Extend the seatbelt as needed. SB-23-13-001 Page 3 of 4 _ 9. Inspect the second-row seat frame bolts (x4) (Figures 4, 5, and 6). Check that each bolt is fastened to 56 Nm using a torque wrench. • If any of the bolts are fastened to less than 56 Nm, continue to the next step. • If all bolts are fastened to 56 Nm, the bolts are fastened to specification. Skip to step 11. Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 10. For any frame bolt(s) that were NOT fastened to specification (56 Nm), or any bolts that need to be installed, perform these sub steps: a. Remove the bolt(s). If a bolt is needed, obtain a new bolt (1057091-00-D). b. Apply Loctite 222 threadlocker to the bolt threads. c. Fasten the bolt(s) to 56 Nm. SB-23-13-001 Page 4 of 4 For feedback on the accuracy of this document, email ServiceBulletinFeedback@tesla.com 11. Slide the LH second-row seatback trim and foam pad assemblies onto the seat, and then fasten the clips (x4) (Figure 7). NOTE: Make sure the bottom retainers slide into place (Figure 7). Figure 7 – Seat removed from the vehicle to aid clarity 12. Install the headrest guides (x2) onto the LH second-row seat. Pressing each guide downwards until the lower tab is fastened. Figure 8 – Seat removed from the vehicle to aid clarity 13. Install the LH outer second-row headrest (refer to Service Manual procedure 13050702). 14. Install the LH second-row seat back panel (refer to Service Manual procedure 13082302). 15. Repeat steps 3–14 for the RH second-row seat. 16. Restore the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position. 17. Close all the windows and close all the doors.

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