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Tesla front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

NHTSA campaign 21V-835 · Reported October 25, 2021 · 2,791 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,791
REMEDY
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

WHY IT MATTERS

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-835.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2021Tesla Model 3
2020–2021Tesla Model Y

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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