Transport Canada Recall - 2018149 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Car recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2012 | TESLA | MODEL S, 2013 | TESLA | MODEL S, 2014 | TESLA | MODEL S, 2015 | TESLA | MODEL S, 2016 | TESLA | MODEL S
Issue
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This could allow the power steering gear assist motor to move, causing the belt to slip which could result in a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist would require additional steering effort which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Tesla service centers will replace the aluminum mounting bolts with coated steel bolts and will apply a corrosion-preventative sealer around the gear housing and connecting bolts. If bolts are found to be broken or break during the removal process, Tesla will also install a new steering gear.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-78560
Transport Canada
ID
2018149
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