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Tesla Model Y Suspension Knuckles May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 21V912000 · Reported Nov 21, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.

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Suspension links that separate can reduce the vehicle's stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V912000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 21, 2021
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Model Y vehicles, the front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture. If a knuckle cracks, the suspension link attached to it can separate from the rest of the suspension.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Tesla Service or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. The inspection and any needed knuckle replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V912000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Tesla Model Y

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Suspension Recalls Involve Loose Fasteners and Fracturing Knuckles · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
Safety risk: Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.