Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering system has aluminum bolts that may corrode and break. This can cause your steering to become harder to turn, especially at low speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering becomes harder to turn, you may have to use more force to steer, which can increase the risk of a crash, especially at low speeds.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the aluminum bolts with new, coated steel bolts and add a protective coating to the power steering motor. They'll do this for free, and if the bolts are already broken, they'll replace the entire power steering gear. This will be done at a Tesla Service Center, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts, and add a
corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and cannot be removed, a new steering gear will also be installed. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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