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Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by smackfu »

Straight from the DOT recall listing site (which I can't link directly to because it is terrible), it says "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."

PDF of letter from Tesla to DOT: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM4...

PDF of response letter to Tesla: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM4...

Fundamentally, it seems like a safety issue that has to be addressed is just called a "recall", regardless of whether the car has to be taken in or not. That's why Musk said no cars were "physically recalled."

Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by bostonpete »

dstaley wrote: post #18
bostonpete wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How is this different from a recall? I've had a number of recalls on various vehicles and it usually just involves the dealer replacing some part or another. The fact that Tesla is mailing the part to customers in this case makes it not a recall...?

Just to note, when I read the title, it sounded like Tesla was recalling the entire car. So at least one person was confused over the term "recall".

That's just because you don't know what a vehicle recall is. I don't believe "the entire car" has ever been recalled...

Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by mikeash »

tonylemesmer wrote: post #19

If the adapter is required to use the car then does it matter if it is physically part of the vehicle? Just asking.

According to Tesla, existing wall adapters are fine after the software update, and the new wall adapters are sort of a just-in-case measure.

Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by dkl »

gfosco wrote: post #5

False. @elonmusk "There was an over-the-air software update (done last month) and an upgraded US 14-50 adapter will be mailed to customers." @elonmusk "Some confusion in media reports today. No Tesla vehicles are being physically recalled by Tesla." https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/423145289310953473 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/423144357873479680

My 2008 Toyota Highlander has had like 3-4 recalls that I had to go into the dealer for. The last of which was software. And, I'm not counting the one where I pulled in for a service and the dude said "whoa, your tires are falling apart" and I got 5 brand new tires. I had 15k miles on the originals.

Wow, the MSM really loves kicking on Tesla.

Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by smackfu »

dmak wrote: post #3

It doesn't sound like a recall but the title is misleading it to be. Here's Tesla's PR: http://www.teslamotors.com/about/press/releases/tesla-provid...

It's definitely officially a recall, given that Tesla reported it to the Recall Management Divison of the DOT and provided them with the "Recall Service Bulletin." The fact that Tesla never calls it a recall in their PR is telling.

Re: Tesla gains on strong sales; government issues 'recall'

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Post by foijord »

I've been following the norwegian Tesla Model S forum closely the last couple of weeks. The winter set in a couple of days ago, with temperatures down towards -20 degrees celsius. Lots of Tesla owners have serious issues with charging. The car doesn't accept charge, stops charging before it's done, etc. Luckily, third-part charging cables seem to work flawlessly.
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