NHTSA recall 21V-387 (21V387000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 25, 2021 - about 5,974 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V387000
- Also written as
- 21V-387
- Manufacturer number
- SB-21-33-002
- Reported
- May 25, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,974
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Why it is dangerous
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-387 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.