Tesla recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters, models NEMA 14-30 (part number 1018243-00-A or 1018243-00-B), NEMA 10-30 (part number 1016174-00-B), and NEMA 6-50 (part number 1016021-00-B or 1016021-00-A). The affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance.
What could happen
Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Tesla will notify owners and will provide them with a replacement adapter, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Nema 10-30 Adapter
- Tesla Nema 14-30 Adapter
- Tesla Nema 6-50 Adapter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E091000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,729
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 10, 2012 to Dec 9, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Accessory; Equipment › Electrical
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.