NHTSA Campaign 13V249000
SEATS
Filed by Tesla Motors, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 13V249000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seats. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 13V249000 (1)
Tesla (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V249000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.