Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 16V-192 · 2016 Tesla Model X
Tesla Motors, Inc. recall 16V-192 covers 2,676 2016 Tesla Model X for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 29, 2015 to March 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.