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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 2013 · #13V249000

Seat Back Mounting may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Product details

Product
Seat Back Mounting may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Model
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice