2016 Tesla MODEL X Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–142 of 142, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 21, 2016–Nov 2, 2018.
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Nov 2, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SB-18-11-004 R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10151604
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On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear doors, which can damage certain components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected. Certain components have been redesigned to allow water to drain better and protect them from water damage.
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Certain Model X vehicles are equipped with rear door outer belt seals that could allow water to enter the rear door, potentially damaging components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected.
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On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the car alarm to activate, even if the vehicle is not being intruded.
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Early front door latches are susceptible to water ingress, which might cause the touchscreen to show the door in the wrong position or prevent the door from opening and closing automatically. The door can still be opened with the inside handle.
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Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price.
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On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
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On some Model S and Model X 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
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On some Model X vehicles, a plug on the 12V battery was not installed at the factory, or a Service Center installed a replacement 12V battery that lacks the plug.
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On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
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On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM.
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It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
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Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze, potentially interfering with opening or cinching closed until the vehicle warms up.
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Some Model S and Model X vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet Tesla strength specifications. In the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire may contact the wheel arch liner.
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Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price. Additionally, the Full Tow Package is available as a retrofit for customers who did not originally order a tow package or Accessories Hitch with their vehicle.
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The button on earlier Mobile Connector or Wall Connector charge handles might not open the charge port door on Model X. The charge port door can still be opened from the touchscreen.
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Some Model X vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
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EARLY FRONT DOOR LATCHES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INGRESS, WHICH MIGHT CAUSE THE TOUCHSCREEN TO SHOW THE DOOR IN THE WRONG POSITION OR PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPENING AND CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR CAN STILL BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE HANDLE.
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SOME MODEL X VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT HALFSHAFTS. IF FULL LOCK STEERING IS APPLIED WHILE THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY EXTENDED, AN INCORRECT HALFSHAFT COULD OVEREXTEND, DAMAGING THE DUST BOOT OR THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT. THIS MIGHT LEAD TO A KNOCKING OR GRINDING NOISE AND/OR A WARNING MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
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ON SOME MODEL X VEHICLES, THE A/C CONDENSER PIPES MIGHT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INCORRECT CONDENSER PORTS. THIS MIGHT CAUSE POOR OR NO A/C COOLING PERFORMANCE, SLOW SUPERCHARGING, AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONDENSER PIPES TOUCHING THE FRONT SUSPENSION SWAY BAR.
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ON SOME MODEL X VEHICLES, AN OPEN REAR WINDOW MIGHT CAUSE THE REAR DOOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS TO DETECT NON-EXISTENT OBJECTS, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STOP UNNECESSARILY WHILE IT IS OPENING. THE USER CAN STILL CONTINUE TO OPEN THE DOOR BY HOLDING THE DOOR SWITCH.
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SOME MODEL X VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT WASHERS ON THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE MID AERO SHIELD AND REAR DIFFUSER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE MID AERO SHIELD OR REAR DIFFUSER TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE IN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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SOME MODEL X VEHICLES MIGHT BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WIND NOISE THAT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE FRONT DOORS AND WINDOWS. THE WIND NOISE DOES NOT AFFECT USE OF THE FRONT DOORS AND WINDOWS.
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SOME MODEL X VEHICLES MIGHT BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WIND NOISE THAT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE FRONT DOORS AND WINDOWS. THE WIND NOISE DOES NOT AFFECT USE OF THE FRONT DOORS AND WINDOWS.
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THE 2ND ROW SEAT PITCH PIVOT BOLTS, SHOULDER PIVOT BOLTS, AND PITCH MECHANISM NUTS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY OR A ROCKING MOVEMENT.
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THE 2ND ROW SEAT PITCH PIVOT BOLTS, SHOULDER PIVOT BOLTS, AND PITCH MECHANISM NUTS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY OR A ROCKING MOVEMENT.
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INSPECT FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESSES ON THE REAR UPPER DOOR TRIM PANELS AND RESECURE THE WIRING HARNESSES, IF NECESSARY. R2 IMPROVES THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY RESECURE THE WIRING HARNESS AND ADDS MORE VEHICLES TO THE AFFECTED VIN LIST.
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ON SOME MODEL X VEHICLES, AN OPEN REAR WINDOW MIGHT CAUSE THE REAR DOOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS TO DETECT NON-EXISTENT OBJECTS, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STOP UNNECESSARILY WHILE IT IS OPENING. THE USER CAN STILL CONTINUE TO OPEN THE DOOR BY HOLDING THE DOOR SWITCH.
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THE SEALS ON THE FRONT DOOR FIXED GLASS MIGHT HAVE INADEQUATE ANTI-WEAR COATING, LEADING TO PREMATURE WEAR. A WORN SEAL MIGHT SQUEAK WHEN THE DOOR GLASS IS MOVING OR RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE.