Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E091000 Reported December 8, 2016

Adapter cables may overheat

Tesla, Inc. · Equipment · 6,729 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E091000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,729
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 8, 2016
Completion Rate
85.72

Defect Summary

Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain universal mobile connector adapters, models nema 14-30 (part number 1018243-00-a or 1018243-00-b), nema 10-30 (part number 1016174-00-b), and nema 6-50 (part number 1016021-00-b or 1016021-00-a). the affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance.

Safety Consequence

Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tesla will notify owners and will provide them with a replacement adapter, free of charge. the recall began on january 12, 2017. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E091000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E091000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E091000?

NHTSA recall 16E091000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on December 8, 2016. It addresses: Adapter cables may overheat. The recall affects approximately 6,729 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E091000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.