Tesla is recalling 3,470 Model Y vehicles in the United States after discovering that fasteners securing the second-row seat back structures could be loose.
According to a public file made available on Saturday, the manufacturer issued the recall to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday. The automobiles at risk were manufactured between May 23, 2022, and February 5, 2023.
Tesla Bolts Defect
As stated by the NHTSA, unsecured seat frame bolts may impair the performance of the seat belt system, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The second-row seat back frames are attached to the lower seat frame with four bolts per seat back, according to Tesla’s complaint, and one or more of the bolts may not have been torqued to specifications.
Tesla claimed in the recall notice that the problem might be recognized if the second-row seat backs are not folding properly or rattling during normal operation.
Consumers who own concerned models can bring them to a Tesla dealership or service center for a free inspection. Tesla stated that it will inspect the bolts that secure the second-row driver-side and passenger-side seat back structures and, if necessary, retorque them to specifications.
Tesla is recalling 3,470 Model Y 2022-2023 automobiles. The recall is likely to be mailed to affected owners beginning April 25.
Tesla stated that it is not aware of any injuries or deaths connected to the issue.
This is the second recall of 2022-2023 Model Ys in less than a month.
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Unsafe Around Intersections
In February 2020-2023, variants of the Tesla Model Y were among the 362,758 vehicles subject to a recall because cars equipped with the complete self-driving beta software may be risky around junctions.
The recall would necessitate a software upgrade, as the company stated that it will provide a free over-the-air software update.
Affected owners can contact Tesla customer support at 1-877-798-3752 by April 25 to find out if their vehicle is included in the recall. If the vehicle is recalled, owners can take it to a Tesla repair center, which will inspect and tighten the nuts for free.
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