Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 3,470 2022 through 2023 Model Y vehicles in the United States because fasteners anchoring the second-row seatback frames may not have been adequately tightened according to a filing made public Saturday.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a loose seat frame bolt may impair seat belt system performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Since December, Tesla has detected five warranty claims that may be related to these situations, according to the NHTSA. Tesla stated that it was not aware of any injuries or deaths due to the recall.
Tesla will evaluate the bolts that secure the second-row driver- and passenger-side seat back frames to the lower seat frames and tighten them to specifications if necessary.
According to the manufacturer, in December, a Tesla supplier improved process controls, as well as training and supervision, to ensure bolts are torqued to specifications.
