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Tesla Model 3 2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin SB-19-10-003 · NHTSA communication 10169820 · issued Dec 31, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2017
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Official summary

Some Model 3 vehicles might have a slight bulge at either or both upper A-pillar trims. This is strictly a cosmetic issue, and does not affect the operation or safety of the A-pillar or windshield in any way.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.