Tesla to recall 53,000 cars over parking brake issue
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Tesla Inc said on Thursday it would recall 53,000 of its Model S and Model X cars globally to fix a parking brake issue.
Shares of the U.S. luxury electric car maker were down nearly 1 percent at $302.77 in afternoon trading, following its biggest ever recall. (bit.ly/2ovjTzb)
Tesla’s total production for 2016 was 83,922 vehicles and included both Model S and Model X.
“The electric parking brakes installed on Model S and Model X vehicles built between February and October 2016 may contain a small gear that could have been manufactured improperly by our third-party supplier,” Tesla said in a statement on its website.
The car maker said there had been no accidents or injuries due to the issue.
Tesla said less than 5 percent of the vehicles being recalled may be affected and it would take less than 45 minutes to replace the brakes.
The company also said it would send an official recall notice to its customers.
Tesla, led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, had said last year it would recall 2,700 Model X sport utility vehicles in the United States due to a faulty locking hinge in third-row seats.
The company said on Thursday it was working with Italian supplier Freni Brembo to get the replacement parts.
Brembo did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Tesla models are affected by this recall?
Which specific Tesla models are affected by this recall?
The recall affects Tesla's Model S and Model X vehicles. These are the luxury electric cars that the company is recalling globally due to a parking brake issue identified in certain models.
Q.What is the specific nature of the parking brake problem?
What is the specific nature of the parking brake problem?
The electric parking brakes on affected vehicles may contain a small gear that was potentially manufactured improperly. This component is supplied by a third-party, and the issue does not involve Brembo directly.
Q.How many vehicles are potentially affected by the faulty component?
How many vehicles are potentially affected by the faulty component?
Less than 5 percent of the 53,000 recalled vehicles may actually be affected by the improper gear. However, the recall notice applies to all vehicles built within the specified timeframe.
Q.Which period of vehicle production does this recall cover?
Which period of vehicle production does this recall cover?
The recall applies to Model S and Model X vehicles that were built by Tesla between February and October of 2016. These vehicles contain the potentially faulty parking brake component.
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