Tesla recalls more than 120 thousand electric cars Model S because of rusty bolts
Tesla announced the beginning of a large-scale recall campaign: recall electric vehicles Tesla Model S, issued before April 2016, and this is more than 123 thousand cars.
AT than the problem
A Problem in the steering wheel amplifier bolted in During the internal tests, the specialists found corrosion. AT first of all it threatens drivers with countries with severe winters and where to combat ice on roads use calcium salts or magnesium chloride, and not sodium chloride (edible salt).
By Tesla, corrosion may appear less than 0.2% of sold electric vehicles.
A it is dangerous?
No, the owners of Tesla Model S nothing is threatens. Even if the bolts fall off - you you can still control the car, but will have to do more to turn the rudder, especially on low speeds and in parallel parking time.
While complaints from owners of Tesla Model S and especially the accidents do not it was, but The manufacturer still decided recall campaign.
What to do to drivers
Owners of electric vehicles should contact service center Tesla Service Center or to the official representative of the company. Repair will take about an hour.
Source: Tesla