Rear Facing Seats (Tesla Model S) - No Longer Available

[stoneskid]

Rear Facing Seats (Tesla Model S)

Carry up to 7 passengers in the Model S by adding seating for two children with rear facing seats. Come from a 2013 Tesla Model S 85 and have never used them. I would rather have the extra space for my junk.

They run about $2500 when purchased with the car. Not sure if they are available afterwords.

Willing to ship but would prefer a local buyer.

List Date: 4/7/2015
Location: Miami, FL, United States

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[dbfish]

FYI for any prospective buyers - Rear facing seats must latch to a load bearing crossmember which may not be installed in your car. Tesla Service may install but absolutely speak to your local service center first about your car. See this thread for details:

So you *can* add rear-facing seats after delivery for VINs after P05428

 

[joefee]

I've heard that rear seat car must also have a double rear bumper.

 

[stoneskid]

Sale pending, thanks to all for your interest.

 

[pmadflyer]

As mentioned, the rear facing seats MUST be installed in a car with a different structural design. However, I believe early models all had the proper structure. Even if a buyer was somehow able to fit them in a car not designed for it, the safety of the seat's occupants will be compromised.

 

[David.85D]

As mentioned, the rear facing seats MUST be installed in a car with a different structural design. However, I believe early models all had the proper structure. Even if a buyer was somehow able to fit them in a car not designed for it, the safety of the seat's occupants will be compromised.

I know this sale is done, but the result still shows up in search results. I wanted to slow the spread of this idea - the "different structural design" is a bolt on piece that fits under the rear bumper, called the rear crossmember, Part # 1015811-S0-B. The very early cars had them, later cars just got this part only when ordered with rear facing seats. There is a list of about 17 cars that can NOT be retrofitted, all others can be. The service bulletin that lists those cars is on the NHTSA web site - look for SB-10081820-5448.