Recall 16E091000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Charging, Cable/cord, Accessory

NHTSA recall 16E091000 · announced December 6, 2016 · Tesla · 6,729 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.