Tesla – Missing Body Reinforcement Bracket/FMVSS 207, 210

Tesla (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, “Seating Systems” and 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20220418
NHTSA ID 22V264000
Consequence Summary The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 1
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V264000)

What the owner should do?

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