2015 TESLA MODEL S Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 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.
2015 TESLA MODEL S TSBs (16)
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-44-010
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tesla: information provided in regards to installing a second (slave) charger that is currently configured, in a vehicle, with only one master charger. model 2013-15 s. *pe
- 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:
- SB1344010R4
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Upgrade a vehicle from a single 2nd generation charger to dual 2nd generation chargers.
- Bulletin:
- SB1615001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Describes how to retrofit the 2nd generation premium center console assembly.
- Bulletin:
- SB-16-15-005
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- The screws that secure the 1st row center console armrest pads could be undertorqued, potentially causing the armrest pads to become loose over time.
- 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-15-16-003 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-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-17-13-005 R1
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- On some model s and model x 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 perform
- Bulletin:
- SB-16-90-003 R3
- Component:
- 210000 trailer hitches
- Summary:
- Some customers have a due bill for an accessories hitch. the accessories hitch has been discontinued. in place of the accessories hitch, these customers are to receive the hitch package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. these
- 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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