Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's second row seat may have a problem with the reclining mechanism. The cables that make it recline might be adjusted incorrectly, and that can cause the seat back to not fully latch.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat back moves forward in a crash, you could be at higher risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Tesla will fix the problem for free by adjusting the reclining mechanism cables. You'll receive a notification, and a Tesla technician will take care of it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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