Tesla Model Y: Steering wheel/handle bar

Date

May 30, 2023

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Model Y (2022, 2023)

Component

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Steering › Critical Fasteners

Description of the defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

Potentially affected

137

What can happen

A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

July 28, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-23-32-001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

BOLT RC M16X1.5X26 PC88 PTP · Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt · 1036655-00-A

Recall number

23V385000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.