Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory; equipment: electrical (Tesla)
Vehicle recall 14V-006. NHTSA received Tesla Motors, Inc.’s report on Jan 13, 2014.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Tesla Motors, Inc.’s report on Jan 13, 2014. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 24, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
Tesla Motors, Inc.
(Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters.
During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory.
- NHTSA’s part: Equipment: electrical.
What should you do?
Tesla will notify owners and provide an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. Tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle’s center information screen. Additionally, Tesla will mail owners a replacement NEMA 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Owners may contact Tesla Service Center at 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 21,081 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- Tesla Model Sand 2013, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Tesla Motors, Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 24, 2026.