Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles due to potential detachment of the front upper control arm, which could decrease steering ability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Tesla for free inspection and tightening.
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.
Tesla is recalling some 2020 Model Y vehicles because bolts connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the control arm to detach, making it harder to steer and increasing crash risk.
The front upper control arm can detach from the steering knuckle due to loose bolts. This causes the wheels to lean in or out, reducing steering control and increasing the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the control arm detaches.
This recall applies to 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The issue involves bolts connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the bolts.
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.
The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach.
This recall applies to 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles with potential loose bolts connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
Tesla will notify owners and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts for free. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V709000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 20V709000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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