Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V260000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V260000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2016 model s and model x vehicles Includes 31,709 affected units, Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016 model s and model x vehicles

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V260000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-04-19T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake may not release or fully apply
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 31,709

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-17-33-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.71

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NHTSA ID: 17V260000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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