2020 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 |
2020 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 |
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 08, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak
Oct 19, 2020 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
Oct 19, 2020 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
Aug 10, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections.
Jul 06, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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