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Recall 16V-192

Tesla Motors, Inc. recalled the 2016 Tesla Model X: Seats (mid/rear assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-192
Reported
April 6, 2016
Vehicles affected
2,676 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed] or by email at [removed] Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles