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SevereNHTSA·20V062000·Announced 2020-02-05

Tesla Recalls 2015-2016 Model X Vehicles for Steering Bolt Corrosion

Tesla is recalling 2015-2016 Model X vehicles because aluminum steering bolts may corrode and fracture, causing loss of power steering assist.

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 in the steering system that may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles due to a defect in the electric power assist steering system. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This failure can cause a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 14,113 vehicles.

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and cannot be removed, a new steering gear will also be installed. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. 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 X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
14,113

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 (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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