Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 17V-639 · 2016–2017 Tesla Model X
Tesla Motors, Inc. recall 17V-639 covers 4,582 2016–2017 Tesla Model X for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V639000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 28, 2016 to September 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.