NHTSA Campaign 21V835000
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Filed by Tesla, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 21V835000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the suspension:critical fasteners. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
- The risk
- A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 21V835000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V835000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.