NHTSA Campaign 17V639000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Issued by Tesla Motors, Inc. · Reported Oct 12, 2017 · 4,582 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TESLA MODEL X 2016 4,582
TESLA MODEL X 2017 4,582

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V639000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.