In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251216-tesla-model-s-2013-recall-seats · Recall date June 14, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V249000
“TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 14, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251216-tesla-model-s-2013-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 13V249000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V249000).
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-650-681-5000.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla Motors, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V249000 — Tesla Motors, Inc. TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Seats Hello, I own a TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 13V249000 from Tesla Motors, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-650-681-5000. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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