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2013 Tesla MODEL S
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–102 of 102, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 13, 2012–Dec 6, 2012.

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Dec 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-12-34-002

NHTSA communication ID: 10051605

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TESLA: ONCE VEHICLE IS PARKED, AIR IN TIRES (21 INCH WHEELS) COOLS, IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE TIRE PRESSURE TO DECREASE BELOW THRESHOLD, WHICH IS CLOSE TO PROPER INFLATION PRESSURE, RESULTING IN ILLUMINATION OF TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT. MODEL 2012 MODEL S. *PE

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10051605 at NHTSA
Nov 13, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-12-17-013

NHTSA communication ID: 10051604

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TESLA: SOME 12V BATTERY, IF OVERTORQUED, ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WEAKENING AND BREAKAGE FROM POSITIVE TERMINALS WITH CASTING POROSITY AND IF TERMINAL FAILS, AFTER IGNITION IS OFF, WILL NOT RESTART. MODEL 2012 MODEL S. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10051604 at NHTSA