NHTSA recall 14V-006 (14V006000)
electrical system recall reported January 13, 2014 - about 21,081 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V006000
- Also written as
- 14V-006
- Reported
- January 13, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,081
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
Why it is dangerous
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Tesla will notify owners and provide an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. Tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle's center information screen. Additionally, Tesla will mail owners a replacement NEMA 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Owners may contact Tesla Service Center at 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-006 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.