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NHTSARecalled Apr 6, 2016 · #16V192000

Third Row Seat may Collapse Under Load

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." 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.

Product details

Product
Third Row Seat may Collapse Under Load
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Model
UPCs

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice