1st generation model S : ask for service to verify AC condensate drain pipe recall

[amiral_sub]

Hi all,

first model S had a too short AC condensate pipe, water falled on the battery. Yeard after years this caused the battery to fail because of water that penetrate in the battery
There was a recall to remediate this problem with a longer pipe

To be sure that my car had been recalled, I asked a service for my 2013 P85+ to verify the pipe.
The tech was aware of this recall (what a chance this tech works at tesla since the beginning !!!) and told me that it is easy to check by looking under the car

So my advice is to ask the service to check this point (and presence of liquid in the speed sensor of the motor)

 

[Scotland41]

Thanks. Would this come up during the Tesla Service account's 'Recall search' by VIN?
It doesn't come up for my My 2105 Gen 1 Model S 85.

 

[ucmndd]

To my knowledge there was never an official NHTSA recall to address this issue (nor would there be as this isn’t a safety issue).

There may be a technical service bulletin (TSB), but those are internal documents for service centers to perform common tasks sometimes related to defects - not mandatory fixes.

 

[maximizese]

Tesla Service did the HVAC drain hose update on our 11/13 built S85 in December 2019 when they replaced the drive unit and HV contactors under warranty.

 

[Doanster1]

It’s an easy self-check. Remove the frunk and see if the extended hose is there/clipped in.

 

[Scotland41]

Thanks for all these helpful posts. I thought Tesla might have logged it as my MCU eMMC recall does come up.
I will remove the frunk and have a look - as soon as it stops raining!

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Actually you need to pull the back section of the frunk, the "microwave" size box, 6 bolts. I saw the added hose extending to the front of the battery pack and down. May14 S85

 

[Scotland41]

Thanks, yes it's in the Service manual:

Hose - HVAC - Drain (Remove and Replace)​

FRT No: 18103602

 

[greenbert]

Hi Scotland41, to what does this "FRT" citation refer? I know Tesla Service will ask me when I ask them to perform this remove and replace...