Tesla 2018-03-29 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-18V204000
2016 Tesla Model S Recall
Issued March 29, 2018 · Tesla
In March 2018, Tesla recalled the 2016 Tesla Model S, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2016 Tesla Model S only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Tesla to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
Recall details
- Brand
- Tesla
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- March 29, 2018
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-18V204000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Tesla has 71 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 119th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2018.