Suspension: critical fasteners
- Component
- Suspension: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 26
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-12-05
- Owners notified
- 2023-02-07
Defect description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
Safety risk
A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.