NHTSA Campaign 16E091000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY
Issued by Tesla Motors, Inc. · Reported Dec 8, 2016 · 6,729 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | NEMA 10-30 ADAPTER | 6,729 | |
| TESLA | NEMA 14-30 ADAPTER | 6,729 | |
| TESLA | NEMA 6-50 ADAPTER | 6,729 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16E091000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.