Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
TESLA
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL X
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V192000
Component Description
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150929
End Of Manufacture
20160330
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2676
Date Owners Notified
20160420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160406
Make Campaign Number
SB-16-13-003
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207