Tesla recalls 3,470 Model Y vehicles over loose bolts

Tesla said it is recalling 3,470 2022 done 2023 Model Y vehicles successful the United States due to the fact that bolts securing the second-row seatback frames whitethorn not person been securely tightened, according to a filing made public Saturday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said a escaped spot framework bolt whitethorn trim spot loop strategy performance, expanding wounded risks during a crash.

Tesla told NHTSA it has identified 5 warranty claims since December that whitethorn beryllium related to these conditions. Tesla said it was not alert of immoderate injuries oregon deaths that whitethorn beryllium related to the callback issue.

Tesla volition inspect bolts securing second-row driver-side and passenger-side spot backmost frames to the little spot frames and if needed tighten them to specifications.

In December, a Tesla supplier implemented improved process controls on with improved grooming and supervision to guarantee bolts are torqued to specifications, the automaker said.