2016 TESLA MODEL S RECALL - #21V00B000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 TESLA MODEL S |
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| Manufacturer |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/22/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/18/2022 |
| # Affected |
130,441 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System." |
| Consequences |
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
2016 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
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