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December 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V00B000
Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00B
Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 119,009
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
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