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NHTSA recall 18V204000

Steering › Electric power assist system

Tesla Model S

Reported Mar 29, 201870,421 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-18-32-002Built May 31, 2012 – Apr 9, 2016

The defect

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.

The risk

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

The 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. 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Tesla Model S
20122013201420152016

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.