Tesla Recalls Model S and X for Parking Brake Gear Defect
Tesla is recalling 2016 Model S and 2016-2017 Model X vehicles because a parking brake gear may fracture, potentially causing the vehicle to roll or become immobile.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Model S and 2016-2017 Model X vehicles due to a defect in the electric parking brake calipers. The internal gear in these calipers may be improperly manufactured, which could result in the gear fracturing during the application or release of the parking brake.
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 and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2018. 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
- TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 31,709
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- MODEL S
- MODEL X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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