What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020038
- Recall date
- 5 February 2020
- Make
- Tesla
- Models
- Model X
- Model years
- 2016
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 843
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnTesla will notify owners in writing and will arrange for the replacement of the mounting bolts for the electric power steering assist motor. This service will be provided to customers free of charge. If any broken bolts are found or if the bolts break during removal and cannot be removed, Tesla will install a new steering gear.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020038.