Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
The parking brake calipers in your 2016 Model S or Model X are the parts that help hold your vehicle in place when you press the brake pedal or pull the parking brake lever. In some cases, the internal gear inside these calipers might be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If this gear breaks, your vehicle could become stuck in place and unable to move. Alternatively, the parking brake might not work properly, and your vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace both parking brake calipers with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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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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