Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V249000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 model s electric vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through june 8, 2013 Includes 1,228 affected units, Seat Back Mounting may Fail, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 model s electric vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through june 8, 2013

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V249000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-06-14T00:00:00
Subject: Seat back mounting may fail
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 1,228

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7m36-7h2e-qitf
NHTSA ID: 13V249000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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