TESLA 2013: SEATS

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the lef…

Recall #: 13V249000

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Tesla recalled Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles….

TESLA 2013: SEATS was recalled by Tesla in June 14, 2013. Reason: Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10…. Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row…. Verify recall #13V249000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Tesla issued this NHTSA recall-Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10….

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agency class: June 14, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V249000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.

Reason for recall

Hazard

In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy, what to do

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-650-681-5000.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V249000
Date reported	June 14, 2013
Date initiated	June 14, 2013
Recalling firm	Tesla
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 14, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V249000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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