2016 TESLA MODEL S Recalls (2)
- 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.
2016 TESLA MODEL S TSBs (20)
- 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-17-31-001
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some model s and model x vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet tesla strength specifications. in the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire m
- 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-17-17-002
- Component:
- 280000 back over prevention
- Summary:
- On some vehicles with 2nd generation autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future autopilot features.
- Bulletin:
- SB-17-10-001
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- On some model s vehicles, the leading edge of the glass roof might be a source of wind noise.
- Bulletin:
- SB-17-17-002 R1
- Component:
- 280000 back over prevention
- Summary:
- On some model s and model x vehicles with 2nd generation autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future autopilot features.
- Bulletin:
- SB-13-90-002 R3
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
- Bulletin:
- SB-16-17-010
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- On some model s vehicles, the g625 ground branch of the front body electrical harness might have extra slack. this might cause chafing or other damage to the ground cable.
- Bulletin:
- SB-16-44-004
- Component:
- 110000 high voltage battery
- Summary:
- Some third generation chargers could have an internal fault that prevents dc fast charging (supercharging or chademo).
- Bulletin:
- SB-17-13-002
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- On some model s and model x vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
- 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-17-17-002 R2
- Component:
- 264100 forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
- Summary:
- On some model s and model x vehicles with 2nd generation autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SB-18-31-001
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some model s vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower fore links that do not meet tesla?s internal specifications. the lower fore link may contact the sway bar mounting bracket, causing noise and the risk for damage to front s
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