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Campaign 21V835000

High Priority NHTSA Official Language
ID: #21V835000 MFR: Tesla, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Risk if Unfixed
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.

Affected Vehicles

2021 TESLA Model 3
2020 TESLA Model 3
2019 TESLA Model 3

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V835000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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