2012 TESLA MODEL S Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 15V780000 on 11/22/2015
- Component:
- Seat belts:front
- Manufactured:
- 05/30/2012 - 11/11/2015
- Affected:
- 59,415
- Defect:
- Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 model s vehicles manufactured may 31, 2012, to november 12, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
- Consequence:
- If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2015. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-15-20-002.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V023000 on 01/11/2017
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 05/30/2012 - 12/30/2012
- Affected:
- 2,997
- Defect:
- Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling all 2012 model s vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence:
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. the recall began september 12, 2017. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V260000 on 04/19/2017
- Component:
- Parking brake
- Manufactured:
- 07/11/2012 - 11/16/2016
- Affected:
- 31,709
- Defect:
- Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2016 model s and model x vehicles. the electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
- Consequence:
- If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. if the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace the electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. a remedy is currently unavailable. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed june 8, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-17-33-002.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V204000 on 03/29/2018
- Component:
- Steering:electric power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 05/30/2012 - 04/08/2016
- Affected:
- 70,421
- Defect:
- Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 tesla model s vehicles equipped with bosch steering racks. the aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence:
- Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-32-002.
- 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.
2012 TESLA MODEL S TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- TN-13-16-002
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Tesla: when removing the battery pack these procedures need to be followed in order to ensure proper sealing of the hv rapid mate. no model or model years given. *js
- Bulletin:
- SB-14-21-004
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Tesla: inside instrument cluster (ic), circuit board was soldered, while using an improper flux, in some vehicles, and can lead to shorter than expected lifespan and quality concerns. model 2012-2014 s. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-14-17-003
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Tesla: information and instructions regarding replacement of rear doors, on some vehicles, that may be compatible but fail to have same mounting points for electrical harness. model 2012-2014 s. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB14-50-002 R1
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tesla: when charging, corrosion, physical damage to receptacles, or inappropriate wiring or installation of electrical outlets can cause higher than normal electrical resistance. model 2012-2014 s. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-15-11-001
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Tesla motors: 2012-2014 s models; bulletin instructions and repair guidelines for draft entering cabin from a-pillar. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-17-005
- Component:
- 110000 high voltage battery
- Summary:
- Tesla motors, inc 2012-2014: bulletin information regarding upgraded 12v positive jump post needs replacement of the old post which can cause corrosion & prevent external charging of the 12v battery. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 13-31-003
- Component:
- 021500 suspension:front:control arm
- Summary:
- Tesla motors, inc 2012-2013 model s: information regarding front lower control arm ball joints developing greater free play than expected. installing (4)wedge- lock washers on the lower arm ball joint will correct the problem. *lj
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-96-002
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Tesla motors inc. : service bulletin supersedes sb-12-95-002 revision dated november 12, 2012 . mrb parts returns list for all non-maintenance related model s parts except 6005894 & 1021634. *lj
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-50-003
- Component:
- 115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Summary:
- Tesla motors inc. : instructions on reassembly of hpwc fuses. *lj
- Bulletin:
- SB1315007R3
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Describes how to install the center console floor finisher to match the dash trim appearance.
- Bulletin:
- SB1315014R4
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Describes how to install the 1st generation premium center console assembly.
- Bulletin:
- SB1313001R6
- Component:
- 222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
- Summary:
- This service bulletin contains installation instructions for the optional third row seat. included in this procedure are steps to add the rear crossmember (if needed), remove and modify existing trim panels, install hardware, add the 2nd ro
- Bulletin:
- SB1690001
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Describes how to install the performance pedal set accessory.
- Bulletin:
- SB1517003R2
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- It is now possible to retrofit the continental tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a baolong tpms.
- Bulletin:
- SB1615001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Describes how to retrofit the 2nd generation premium center console assembly.
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-24-006 R3
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some model s vehicles might experience wind noise from the leading edge of the panoramic roof at high speed.
- Bulletin:
- SB-14-30-002 R4
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage.
- Bulletin:
- SB-15-16-002 R1
- Component:
- 110000 high voltage battery
- Summary:
- It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the hv battery. if the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. the operation of the hv battery is no
- Bulletin:
- SB-15-17-003 R3
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- It is now possible to retrofit the continental tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a baolong tpms.
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-90-002 R3
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
- Bulletin:
- SB-17-10-006 R1
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- On model s, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation.
- Bulletin:
- SB-18-32-002 R1
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
- Bulletin:
- SB-18-13-002
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- On some model s base trim 1st row seats, the huck bom fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. this does not affect performan
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