TESLA NEMA 6-50 ADAPTER 9999: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16E091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | NEMA 6-50 ADAPTER | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-01-12 | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-08 |
Production Dates: 2012-08-10 - 2013-12-09
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6729
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Tesla Motors, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters, models NEMA 14-30 "part number 1018243-00-A or 1018243-00-B", NEMA 10-30 "part number 1016174-00-B", and NEMA 6-50 "part number 1016021-00-B or 1016021-00-A". The affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance.
Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Tesla will notify owners and will provide them with a replacement adapter, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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.
