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Tesla - Loose control arm bolts may affect steering
Official notice
17 Nov 2020
Last checked
17 Nov 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Tesla - Loose control arm bolts may affect steering. A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2020-11-17.
What to do now
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began january 15, 2021. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is sb-20-31-012.
Units affected
401
Recall number
SB-20-31-012
Official notice
2020-11-17
The hazard
The hazard
A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
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