CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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 aluminum bolts that attach the power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing can corrode and fracture. If they do, power steering assist may be partly or fully lost, so the steering wheel takes much more effort to turn, especially at lower speeds. That added effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or take the vehicle to a Tesla Service Center. Tesla will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer at no cost to you.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected. This recall was issued under Tesla's number SB-18-32-002 and began May 7, 2019.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 20122013201420152016 |
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