recall information
Recall number
REC-001276
PRA number
2017/16039
Campaign number
SB-17-33-002
Original published date
make and model information
Make
TESLA
Model
S and X
Year range
2016
Affected units
325
Identifying features
see attached list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Electric parking brakes on some Model S and Model X vehicles built between February and October 2016 may contain a faulty gear that can prevent the parking brake from releasing. The regular braking system of the vehicles is not affected.
What are the hazards?
If the parking brake cannot be released, the vehicle could be a hazard to car occupants or other road users. Should the gear fracture prior to full parking brake engagement, the affected parking brake caliper may have less than the intended holding force.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly by letter, email or telephone and provided with instructions on how to have the parking brakes replaced.
Consumers may continue to use their vehicle normally until it has been repaired.
Consumers may continue to use their vehicle normally until it has been repaired.
Supplier details
Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
