Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V260000 Reported April 19, 2017

Parking brake may not release or fully apply

Tesla, Inc. · N/A · 31,709 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V260000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-17-33-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,709
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 19, 2017
Completion Rate
91.71

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2016 model s and model x vehicles. the electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

Safety Consequence

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. if the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. the recall began march 6, 2018. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-17-33-002.

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 17V260000 or campaign SB-17-33-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V260000

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

What is recall 17V260000?

NHTSA recall 17V260000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on April 19, 2017. It addresses: Parking brake may not release or fully apply. The recall affects approximately 31,709 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V260000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-17-33-002. 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.