# Service bulletin SB\-17\-17\-014

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: 10142976
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-07\-16
- Manufacturer's number: SB\-17\-17\-014
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

Certain Model 3 vehicles have thermal harness covers that might allow splashed water to ingress into the front body controller module, potentially resulting in diminished connection.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10142976-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10142976-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 TESLA MODEL 3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SB\-24\-10\-005](/bulletins/11001923.md), 2024-06-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Certain Standard Range Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that received the Lithium Iron Phosphate \(LFP\) HV Battery Retrofit did not receive the 2nd row floor reinforcement plate, which provides additional protection for the LFP HV Battery.
- [SB2320002R6](/bulletins/10243082.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System \(OCS\) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
- [SB2320002R5](/bulletins/10240953.md), 2023-08-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System \(OCS\) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
- [SB2320002R4](/bulletins/10240946.md), 2023-08-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System \(OCS\) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
- [SB\-23\-10\-002 R2](/bulletins/10235969.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; STRUCTURE. On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
- [SB\-23\-10\-002 R1](/bulletins/10235966.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
- [SB\-23\-10\-002](/bulletins/10235962.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
- [SB\-20\-12\-002](/bulletins/10173429.md), 2020-04-06, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B\-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B\-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until the condensation goes away, such as Auto Lane Change, Blind Spot Detection, and Lane Departure Warning.
- [SB\-19\-10\-003](/bulletins/10169820.md), 2020-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Some Model 3 vehicles might have a slight bulge at either or both upper A\-pillar trims. This is strictly a cosmetic issue, and does not affect the operation or safety of the A\-pillar or windshield in any way.
- [SB\-19\-12\-001 R1](/bulletins/10166054.md), 2019-10-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be susceptible to damage when driving through standing water. This can result in damaged or missing panels. Updated panels are available which have a more robust design than the original panels.

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