Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is issuing a voluntary Tesla Model S recall.
Here’s what owners need to know about the Tesla Model S recall.
- The Tesla Model S recall has to do with the power steering of the vehicles.
- The power steering bolts on the cars are seeing excessive corrosion.
- This could lead to their failure, which would make it harder to steer as slower speeds.
- However, TSLA notes that there haven’t been any accidents or injuries in connection to the issues.
- Despite this, it is still recalling 123,000 Tesla Model S cars that were made before April 2016.
- The company notes that the corrosion of powering steering bolts is the worst in cars subject to colder climates.
- This is likely due to the salt put down on roads during the winter months.
- Specifically, it saw the corrosion worst in areas where calcium or magnesium road salts are used.
- To take care of the issue, Tesla says that it will be offering to retrofit the affected Tesla Model S vehicles for free.
- It will be reaching out to customers to let them know when the process will be available in their area.
- Tesla says that it will only take about an hour to complete the repair.
- It notes that this recall doesn’t affect its Model 3 or Model X vehicles.
“Tesla plans to replace all early Model S power steering bolts in all climates worldwide to account for the possibility that the vehicle may later be used in a highly corrosive environment,” the company said in a statement obtained by CNBC.
As of this writing, William White did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
