Tesla Recall 17V639000: Seats, Mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA recall 17V639000 · announced October 12, 2017 · filed by Tesla Motors, Inc. · 4,582 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Tesla Model X
• 2017 Tesla Model X

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.