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March 29, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V204000
Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V204
Manufacturer Tesla
, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 70,421
Summary
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.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
Notes
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.
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5 Affected Products
Vehicle
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2012-2016 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V204-4816.PDF 216.51KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V204-4745.pdf 270.427KB
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Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan – General Recall Reimbursement Plan
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