CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The electric parking brake calipers may contain an internal gear that was not manufactured properly, so the gear can fracture when the parking brake is applied or released. If it breaks while releasing the brake, the vehicle cannot be moved. If it breaks while the brake is applied, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, which could let it roll and raise the risk of a crash.
To fix the problem, service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers at no cost to you. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, and Tesla's reference for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or by asking an authorized Tesla service center.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 20122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 20162017 |