TESLA MODEL S 2016: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V260000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-06 2017-04-19 2017-04-20

Production Dates: 2012-07-12 - 2016-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-17-33-002

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31709

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

Remedy

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.

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.