Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V00B000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V00B000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2021 model s vehicles Includes 130,441 affected units, Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2021 model s vehicles

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 model s vehicles. the front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 113, "hood latch system."

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 18, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-11-003.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V00B000

Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-12-21T00:00:00

Subject: Front trunk hood may open unexpectedly/fmvss 113

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 130,441

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-21-11-003

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 model s vehicles. the front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 113, "hood latch system."

Consequence Summary: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Tesla service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 18, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-11-003.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 91.32

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NHTSA ID: 21V00B000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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