Tesla is recalling thousands of its newer Model Y vehicles in the U.S. because bolts in the second-row seats may be loose, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
The report says the recall affects the second-row seat back frames of Model Y vehicles, as the bolts securing the frames may not be securely tightened, which the NHTSA says could reduce the performance of the seat belt system and increase the risk of injury during a crash. Spider Kits
Tesla said it became aware of the defect in December and began to perform risk assessments the following year.
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Tesla is recalling 3,470 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. Affected owners are expected to be notified of the recall by mail beginning on April 25.
Tesla said it is not aware of any injuries or deaths that may be related to the issue.
Affected owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 prior to April 25 to see whether their vehicle is part of the recall. If the vehicle is recalled, owners can take their car to a Tesla service center, which will inspect and tighten the bolts for free.
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This is the second time in less than a month 2022-2023 Model Y were recalled.
In Feburary, 2020-2023 versions of the Tesla Model Y were part of the 362,758 vehicles facing a recall because cars with the full self-driving beta software may be "unsafe around intersections." The recall would require a software upgrade, as the company said it will release an over-the-air software update, free of charge.
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