Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TESLA
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL S
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V260000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Tesla Will Notify Owners, And Service Centers Will Replace Both The Left And Right Electric Parking Brake Calipers, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 6, 2018. Owners May Contact Tesla Customer Service At 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’S Number For This Recall Is Sb-17-33-002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120712
End Of Manufacture
20161117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31709
Date Owners Notified
20180306
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170419
Make Campaign Number
SB-17-33-002