No less than 3,470 Tesla Model Ys are being recalled in the United States because of an issue with certain second-row seat backs.
A recall notice reveals that the second-row driver-side seat back frame and the second-row passenger-side seat back frame are each secured to the lower seat frame with 4 bolts per seat back. However, one or more of these bolts may not have been torqued to specifications.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that if the bolts are not torqued to specification, the seat belt may not perform as designed in a collision, potentially increasing the risk of injury to those sitting in the second row.
The electric car manufacturer first identified a potential issue on December 10, 2022, and then conducted an investigation with the supplier to identify the cause. It was soon determined that a recall would need to be issued. As of February 23, 2023, Tesla was aware of 5 warranty claims that it received between December 9, 2022, and February 14, 2023, that may be related to the issue. The company is not aware of any injuries or deaths.
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Impacted Tesla Model Ys were produced between May 23, 2022, and February 5, 2023.
Tesla notified all its stores and service centers of the recall around February 28 and will notify owners from April 25. Owners will be asked to take their vehicle to a Tesla service center where the bolts will be inspected and, if necessary, retorqued to specifications.
