2013 TESLA MODEL S Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 13V249000 on 06/13/2013
Component:: Seats
Manufactured:: 05/09/2013 - 06/07/2013
Affected:: 1,228
Defect:: Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 model s electric vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through june 8, 2013. an improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Correction:: Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2013. owners may contact tesla at 1-650-681-5000.
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:: 14V006000 on 01/12/2014
Component:: Equipment:electrical
Affected:: 21,081
Defect:: Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 model s vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain nema 14-50 (240 volt) universal mobile connector (umc) adapters. during charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
Consequence:: An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
Correction:: Tesla will notify owners and provide an "over-the-air" software update. some owners have already received this update. this update allows the model s on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. if detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle's center information screen. additionally, tesla will mail owners a replacement nema 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. the recall began on march 14, 2014. owners may contact tesla service center at 1-877-79-tesla (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:: 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:: 18V031000 on 01/11/2018
Component:: Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:: 12/31/2012 - 12/30/2013
Affected:: 17,846
Defect:: Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling all 2013 model s vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:: Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2018. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-20-001.
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.

2013 TESLA MODEL S TSBs (35)

Bulletin:: SB-12-31-001
Component:: 203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:: Tesla: because of improper preload on rear wheel bearings, due to repeated heavy acceleration, can cause rear wheel axle nuts to lose proper torque and premature bearing wear. model 2012 model s. *pe updated 1/24/2014 *js
Bulletin:: SB-12-17-013
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Tesla: some 12v battery, if overtorqued, are susceptible to weakening and breakage from positive terminals with casting porosity and if terminal fails, after ignition is off, will not restart. model 2012 model s. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-12-34-002
Component:: 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:: Tesla: once vehicle is parked, air in tires (21 inch wheels) cools, in cold ambient temperatures, can cause tire pressure to decrease below threshold, which is close to proper inflation pressure, resulting in illumination of tire pressure i
Bulletin:: SB-13-34-001
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: Tesla: painted lug nuts or overspray paint on seat, might be corroded in thread area, leading to inadequate clamping torque and needs to be corrected to prevent vibration, shimming, knocking or clunking noise, while driving. model 2012 mo
Bulletin:: SB-12-44-005
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Tesla motors: procedures to reconfigure the coolant lines and firmware in order to install a second charger. model includes model s all model years. *js
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:: TN-13-44-002
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Tesla: high voltage awareness for model s. this is not an official bulletin. no model years were provided. *js
Bulletin:: TN-13-44-003
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Tesla: the high voltage interlock loop (hvil) diagnostic guide. this is not an official bulletin. no model types or model years were provided. *js updated 10/21/14. *pe
Bulletin:: TN-13-44-001
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and is measured, periodically, for resistance between high vol
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:: SB-14-40-001
Component:: 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Summary:: Tesla: 2013-2014 model s: information regarding replacing rear drive unit produced with inadequate grease, which could lead to a "clunk" sound when using the accelerator while driving. *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:: 14-40-001
Component:: 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:: Tesla motors inc 2013-2014 model s : buletin information regarding replacing rear drive unit. some units have inadequate grease, which may cause a loud clunking sound during accelerator. *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:: 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:: 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:: 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-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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