Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake calipers might be faulty due to a manufacturing issue, which could cause the internal gear to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks, you could get stuck with a vehicle that won't move, or your parking brake might not hold the vehicle, which could cause it to roll away and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace both parking brake calipers for free. You'll be notified, and a service center will do the repair at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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