NHTSA recall 21V387000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners
Tesla Model 3 and 1 more
Reported May 25, 20215,974 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-21-33-002
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
The risk
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fastenersService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper