Tesla Model S (2012-2016): Steering
Recall 18V204000 · Mar 29, 2018 · Tesla, Inc.
70,421
vehicles affected
70,421
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V204000
- Date
- Mar 29, 2018
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 70,421
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. 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.
What can happen
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V204000?
1 model: Tesla Model S (2012-2016), about 70,421 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V204000?
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
What can happen?
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.