Tesla Model S (2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V006000 · Jan 13, 2014 · Tesla Motors, Inc.
21,081
vehicles affected
21,081
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V006000
- Date
- Jan 13, 2014
- Maker
- Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 21,081
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Charging > Cable/cord > Accessory; Equipment > Electrical
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
What can happen
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Tesla will notify owners and provide an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. Tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle's center information screen. Additionally, Tesla will mail owners a replacement NEMA 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Owners may contact Tesla Service Center at 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V006000?
1 model: Tesla Model S (2013), about 21,081 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V006000?
Tesla will notify owners and provide an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging.
What can happen?
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
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.