Tesla recalls Model 3, Y after bolts loosened, not tightened, during assembly
In Canada, some 270 vehicles will have to be checked for loose link bolts in their suspension
Tesla is recalling just over 2,800 copies of its Model 3 and Model Y, including 270 in Canada, for front suspension bolts that could loosen and potentially result in a loss of vehicle stability.
The recall affects certain 2019, 2020, and 2021 Model 3s; and 2020 and 2021 Model Ys.
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At the production level, Tesla now uses a multi-spindle tool to tighten the fasteners. For those who already have a Model 3 or Y in the driveway, there’s no over-the-air update for this one — you’ll have to arrange for the car to go to a Tesla service facility, where a technician will check the fasteners and, if necessary, tighten or replace them.
In worst-case scenario, the fastener could fail, and the lateral link could separate from the subframe. This would affect the car’s alignment and cause instability. Fortunately, it appears that hasn’t actually happened to anyone. In its report, Tesla said that if the fasteners do come loose, the driver should hear an “abnormal noise” from the front end.