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

NHTSA campaign 23V-235 · Reported March 31, 2023 · 422 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tesla Model 3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
422
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 critical fasteners. 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 23V-235.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2019Tesla Model 3

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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