Recall
Tesla Model 3 — 23V235000
NHTSA ID
23V235000
Make
Tesla
Model
Model 3
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2023-03-31
Component
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Units Affected
422
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SB-23-31-001
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Consequence
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.