Component Description
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20161028
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170901
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4582
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20171110
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20171012
Record Creation Date
20171013
Defect Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence Summary
If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
