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Recall 17V-260

Tesla Motors, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2016 Tesla Model S and 1 other model: Parking brake.

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-260
Reported
April 19, 2017
Vehicles affected
31,709 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

The risk

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, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles