2014 Tesla Model S | 2015 Tesla Model S | 2016 Tesla Model S | 2017 Tesla Model S | 2018 Tesla Model S | 2019 Tesla Model S | 2020 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model S — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published December 22, 2021 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V00B000, published December 22, 2021 and initiated December 21, 2021. Recalling firm: Tesla, Inc.; 2014 Tesla Model S | 2015 Tesla Model S | 2016 Tesla Model S | 2017 Tesla Model S | 2018 Tesla Model S | 2019 Tesla Model S | 2020 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model S — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
What to do
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL S
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 TESLA MODEL S | 2015 TESLA MODEL S | 2016 TESLA MODEL S | 2017 TESLA MODEL S | 2018 TESLA MODEL S | 2019 TESLA MODEL S | 2020 TESLA MODEL S | 2021 TESLA MODEL S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Tesla Model S | 2015 Tesla Model S | 2016 Tesla Model S | 2017 Tesla Model S | 2018 Tesla Model S | 2019 Tesla Model S | 2020 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model S — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V00B000 on December 22, 2021. Reported hazard: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
What should I do if I have this product?
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL S.