Tesla Recalls Universal Mobile Connector Adapters Due to Fire Risk
Tesla is recalling specific Universal Mobile Connector Adapters because insufficient welds may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle accessory that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters, including models NEMA 14-30, NEMA 10-30, and NEMA 6-50. The affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable, which can result in increased electrical resistance.
This increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall covers 6,729 units.
Tesla will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
- Manufacturer
- Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Charging Accessory
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,729
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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