An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251215-tesla-model-s-2013-recall-equipment · Recall date January 13, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V006000
“TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 13, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251215-tesla-model-s-2013-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 14V006000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V006000).
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).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla Motors, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V006000 — Tesla Motors, Inc. TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a TESLA MODEL S (2013) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 14V006000 from Tesla Motors, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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). 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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