# Service bulletin 15\-44\-002

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10057894
- Published by NHTSA: 2015\-07\-10
- Manufacturer's number: 15\-44\-002
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-03\-23
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

TESLA MOTORS, INC.: INFORMATION REGARDING A CHARGE PORT DOOR THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE IF THE CHARGE PORT DOOR IS CLOSED IF THE MOTOR FAILS. \*LJ

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 TESLA MODEL S

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V051000.md), 2024-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [23V838000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V838000.md), 2023-12-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
- [2021038](/recalls/tc/2021038.md), 2021-01-29: Electrical
- [2016614](/recalls/tc/2016614.md), 2016-12-08: Electrical
- [2014009](/recalls/tc/2014009.md), 2014-01-21: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SB\-25\-16\-003](/bulletins/11020189.md), 2025-07-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage \(HV\) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance.
- [SB\-15\-44\-006 R2](/bulletins/10234052.md), 2023-04-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Some customers in Europe have vehicles with one charger, which limits the vehicle?s charging rate to 16 A when the vehicle is connected to a charging station capable of supplying more than 16 A single phase. The vehicle?s 3\-phase charging capability is unaffected.
- [SB\-20\-00\-001](/bulletins/10172384.md), 2020-03-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesla connectivity network is undergoing enhancements for increased security, reliability, and scalability. In order for vehicles to maintain compatibility with and access to features requiring Tesla network connectivity \(such as receiving future over\-the\-air software updates, accessing the mobile app and associated features, utilizing voice commands, receiving streaming media content, etc.\), vehicles must be running software version 2019.40.2.3 or newer.
- [SB\-16\-17\-005 R1](/bulletins/10171178.md), 2020-02-10, Service bulletin: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System \(TPMS\) ECU has a built\-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensors, causing the TPMS indicator light to be displayed inaccurately, even when the tires are properly inflated.
- [SB\-15\-16\-002 R1](/bulletins/10110744.md), 2017-08-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
- [SB1344010R4](/bulletins/10081836.md), 2016-10-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM A SINGLE 2ND GENERATION CHARGER TO DUAL 2ND GENERATION CHARGERS.
- [SB1517003R2](/bulletins/10081828.md), 2016-10-07, Service bulletin: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO RETROFIT THE CONTINENTAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM \(TPMS\) ONTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A BAOLONG TPMS.
- [SB1690001](/bulletins/10081827.md), 2016-10-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY.
- [SB\-13\-50\-003](/bulletins/10057956.md), 2015-07-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TESLA MOTORS INC. MODEL S : SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING HIGH POWER WALL CONNECTOR FUSE REPLACEMENT. IF FUSES ARE BLOWN, NO DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS DISPLAY ON THE FRONT OF THE HPWC. \*LJ
- [SB\-13\-50\-003](/bulletins/10057921.md), 2015-07-14, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TESLA MOTORS INC. : INSTRUCTIONS ON REASSEMBLY OF HPWC FUSES. \*LJ

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