Tesla Model S: Parking Brake May Not Release Correctly
Tesla is recalling 2,932 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United Kingdom because the parking brake may not release or apply correctly due to a defective internal gear in the brake caliper. The issue should trigger a warning light and message on the dashboard. Affected owners need to have the brake caliper replaced.
- Recalling firm
- TESLA
- Product
- Vehicles: TESLA Model S, TESLA Model X. Units affected: 2,932
- Reason
- An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e3bdc605-d8df-4ed9-8f64-dc1b61476042