NHTSA Campaign 23V235000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Mar 31, 2023 · 422 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Consequence
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2018 | 422 |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2019 | 422 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.