2016 Tesla Model X Recall — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (20V062000)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Make | Tesla |
| Model | Model X |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Campaign number | 20V062000 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. |
| Consequence | Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts, and add a corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and c |
| Report received | 05/02/2020 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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