Tesla Electrical System recall

Recalled December 6, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E091000 · Tesla

Hazard

Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Units

6,729 units

Description

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 to do

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.

Product

Tesla NEMA 10-30 ADAPTER · Tesla NEMA 14-30 ADAPTER · Tesla NEMA 6-50 ADAPTER

Manufacturer(s)

Tesla, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →