Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TESLA
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL S
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V249000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Left Hand Seat Back May Not Stay Mounted, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To Passengers.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20130510
End Of Manufacture
20130608
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1228
Date Owners Notified
20130619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130614