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Vehicle recall 13V249000 · June 14, 2013

2013 Tesla Model S

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V249000
Reported to NHTSA
June 14, 2013
Filed by
Tesla Motors, Inc
Owner notification
June 19, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
1,228
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats
Recall 13V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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