Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
The parking brake calipers in your 2016 Model S or Model X are critical components that help hold your vehicle in place when you're parked. Unfortunately, the internal gear in these calipers might not be made correctly, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks while you're applying or releasing the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away or get stuck in place. In the worst-case scenario, the parking brake might not hold, and your vehicle could roll, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers free of charge. You should schedule a service appointment with Tesla as soon as possible to get this critical repair done.
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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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