TESLA MODEL S (2014) recall — Parking Brake
Tesla is recalling 2014 Model S vehicles with potentially faulty parking brake calipers that may fracture, causing vehicle movement issues or rolling. Owners must contact Tesla for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2014 Model S vehicles because their parking brake calipers may fracture, causing the vehicle to not move properly or roll unexpectedly. This could lead to crashes if the vehicle rolls while parked. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249704-tesla-model-s-2014-recall-parking-brake-gear-fracture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249704-tesla-model-s-2014-recall-parking-brake-gear-fracture-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V260000
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“Tesla Model S (2014) Recall: Parking Brake Gear Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249704-tesla-model-s-2014-recall-parking-brake-gear-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V260000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V260000).
Why it’s dangerous
The internal gear in the electric parking brake calipers may fracture during parking brake application or release. This can cause the vehicle to not move when needed or fail to hold the vehicle in place, potentially rolling and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Tesla Model S vehicles from 2014 with the recalled parking brake calipers are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles that may roll unexpectedly when parked.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model S was manufactured in 2014. The recall specifically targets vehicles with potentially faulty parking brake calipers that may fracture.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla
Reach out to Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free replacement of the parking brake calipers.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly fracturing during parking brake application or release.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your Tesla Model S was manufactured in 2014, as the recall targets vehicles with potentially faulty parking brake calipers.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free replacement of the parking brake calipers.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V260000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 17V260000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V260000 (April 19, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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