NHTSA Recall # | 124455 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V260000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB-17-33-002 |
Manufacturer | Tesla Motors, Inc. |
Supplier | TESLA |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL S |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE |
Date of notification | 06/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/07/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/04/17 |
Report created | 20/04/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 31709 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |