Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall (21V387000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 21V387000
Report Received: 2021-05-25
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL 3, MODEL Y
Model Year(s): 2020, 2019, 2021
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potentially Affected Units: 5,974

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

Consequence

Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.

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