SB-16-13-003 – Third Row Seat Recliner Mechanism – 2016 Tesla Model X

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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:

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.

 

REMEDY:

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

 

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.

 

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