Model Y Service Bulletins

[RayzorEV]

Awesome information. Nice to see they have SBs for issues. But crazy to see that some issues are like loose bolts in brakes or steering column?!?

- My 2016 Ford F150 Platinum just had recalls for unintended doors and tailgates opening!!

 

[gallde]

Are the VIN-range lists for some of these available?

 

[JonMu]

Thanks for these - how did you find them and how do we keep up to date on them?

Another way to find bulletins:

NHTSA: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment
-or-
NHTSA: 2020 TESLA MODEL Y SUV AWD

The complaints are interesting... there is one nasty incident that may or may not have been caused by a "pygmy hippopotamus".

 

[Ruffles]

It's great to see these but people, please don't panic. EVERY car has TSBs on them. Its extremely common. Not only will there be TSBs but you'll have open recalls. This is not an indicator of quality. Its a reality of manufacturing. Tesla incorporates fixes for these into production as they go. Look at how many new cars are being built where the charge port sits flush for example. If your concerned, schedule an appointment in the app and ask them to see if any of the current TSBs apply to your VIN. They do this check anyways when a car is in for service but you can specifically ask them to do a check if it will help you sleep better.

 

[Ruffles]

Another way to find bulletins:

NHTSA: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment
-or-
NHTSA: 2020 TESLA MODEL Y SUV AWD

The complaints are interesting... there is one nasty incident that may or may not have been caused by a "pygmy hippopotamus".

lol. I'm going to have to use the word giblets more often.

 

[Hawkstrike]

See the attached Service Bulletins for the Model Y. Enjoy folks!

Super appreciate you posting these SBs and info about how to subscribe!! Very useful information.

Can you tell us how to find out if our VIN is involved, for instance on the Replace Rear Drive Unit?

 

[IraSch]

One service bulletin references cars built before a certain date (May 26, 2020 I think). How can I tell the date of manufacture for my MY? Thanks.

 

[Mrk2]

Awesome information. Nice to see they have SBs for issues. But crazy to see that some issues are like loose bolts in brakes or steering column?!?

Model Y being built in the tent. Line is not interlocked to ensure critical joints are secured correctly. My team and I were a part of the 2019 purge. Guess what our job was?

 

[Grayrider]

One service bulletin references cars built before a certain date (May 26, 2020 I think). How can I tell the date of manufacture for my MY? Thanks.

My Certificate of Origin has a date of 6/15/2020 with VIN 13xxx. I expect it's posted on the car as well but I don't have access to it at the moment.

 

[JonMu]

My Certificate of Origin...

Sorry for changing the subject - But where did you get/find a Certificate of Origin?

 

[Flyguy3]

Sorry for changing the subject - But where did you get/find a Certificate of Origin?

It is part of the original paperwork sent to you from Tesla. For us, it was in a FedEx envelope that we received about 2-3 weeks after delivery.

 

[Cgomide]

Thank you for the information! Was th VIN range info listed and I missed it or is it elsewhere?

 

[Pilot1226]

Model Y being built in the tent. Line is not interlocked to ensure critical joints are secured correctly. My team and I were a part of the 2019 purge. Guess what our job was?

Yikes.

 

[Cmoulton50]

Model Y being built in the tent. Line is not interlocked to ensure critical joints are secured correctly. My team and I were a part of the 2019 purge. Guess what our job was?

What does “line not interlocked” mean?

 

[IraSch]

It is part of the original paperwork sent to you from Tesla. For us, it was in a FedEx envelope that we received about 2-3 weeks after delivery.

Never got one. The only Fedex we received from Tesla was the title after it came back from the State. Any other way to find the date of manufacture?

 

[JonMu]

Never got one. The only Fedex we received from Tesla was the title after it came back from the State. Any other way to find the date of manufacture?

I never got one either!

 

[mcemce]

Loose fasteners are a very common issue in manufacturing especially when humans are involved. All it takes is one day of work with a bad torque wrench and the operator just doing their job and you have a ton of parts out the door with a common issue. Recalls are there for safety critical issues, TSBs are there for issues that a manufacturer knows exist but are a non-critical safety issue and generally lower in volume. I wouldn't worry too much as every vehicle manufacturer has these issues.

My Ram 1500 just had a TSB come out for lose windshield wiper bolts, they checked and fixed them when I dropped it off for an oil change.

GM had injector covers that started on fire on the 3800 SII engine
Dodge had a diode fail in the alternator causing the battery to start on fire
Toyota had the run-away Prius

Untorqued caliper bolts IS a very serious safety issue especially when an untorqued bolt backs all the way out. The loose calipher can shift and rub against internal section of the rim causing it to crack/deteriorate while driving.

 

[adecker]

Untorqued caliper bolts IS a very serious safety issue especially when an untorqued bolt backs all the way out. The loose calipher can shift and rub against internal section of the rim causing it to crack/deteriorate while driving.

I would agree with that statement.

 

[Darmie]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Now to test the charging door specs.

 

[Flyguy3]

Never got one. The only Fedex we received from Tesla was the title after it came back from the State. Any other way to find the date of manufacture?

Just wondering if it is listed on your title anywhere? I opened the FedEx envelope and found the certificate of origin in there, so the state probably has that if the envelope was mailed to them directly. Just a guess on my part. Hope you can find it!