Tesla Model S: Loss Of Power Steering Assistance
Recall Summary Tesla is recalling 3,243 Model S vehicles in the United Kingdom because steering gear motor bolts may corrode and fail over time, causing a loss of power steering assistance and making the vehicle harder to steer. Tesla will replace the aluminum bolts with stainless steel bolts, and replace the steering rack if needed.
- Recalling firm
- TESLA
- Product
- Vehicles: TESLA Model S. Units affected: 3,243
- Reason
- Potential failure of steering gear motor bolts when exposed to long term high corrosive environment. This can lead to loss of power assistance to the steering which would result in additional effort from the driver to steer the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium bolts with stainless steel bolts. Where necessary the steering rack will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-03-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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