EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Tesla “Model 3, Model Y” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01056/21
Summary
The fastening elements that secure the brake calipers to the stub axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.As a result, the movement of the wheels can be restricted and subsequently the tyres may lose pressure, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Passenger car — Tesla
- Brand
- Tesla
- Name / model
- Model 3, Model Y · e4*2007/46*1293*00-15; Typе: 003
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 16 December 2018 and 17 January 2021.
- Recall information: https://www.tesla.com/vin-recall-search
What is the risk?
- The fastening elements that secure the brake calipers to the stub axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.As a result, the movement of the wheels can be restricted and subsequently the tyres may lose pressure, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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