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Service bulletin SB-18-17-004 R2

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10153806
Published by NHTSA2019-02-25
Manufacturer's numberSB-18-17-004 R2
Manufacturer's date2018-12-11
NHTSA componentVISIBILITY

NHTSA's summary

On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver's lower windshield.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

Vehicles listed
TESLA MODEL S2015
TESLA MODEL X2016, 2017, 2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
21V0350002021-01-29. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SB-16-11-0022021-05-24. Service bulletin. Inspect Front Door Fixed Glass Seals
SB-18-15-008 R12021-05-24. Service bulletin. Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when manipulated. However, there is no effect on Autopilot functionality or rear view mirror stability.
SB-20-12-0022020-04-06. Service bulletin. 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-18-17-004 R32019-08-12. Service bulletin. On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver?s lower windshield.
SB-18-15-0082019-02-25. Service bulletin. Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when manipulated. However, there is no effect on Autopilot functionality or rear view mirror stability. Perform the following procedure to resecure the triple camera windshield bracket to the windshield.
SB-19-15-0012019-02-19. Service bulletin. On some Mode X vehicles, a rattle might originate from the sun visors when connected to the rearview mirror due to the design of the magnetic clip.
SB-17-10-006 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation.
SB-16-45-001 R22017-08-04. Service bulletin. Some Model X vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
SB16150022016-10-07. Service bulletin. ON SOME MODEL X VEHICLES, THE SUN VISORS MIGHT BE PRONE TO SPLITTING OR REQUIRE A HIGH DEGREE OF FORCE TO ROTATE.
SB16110022016-10-05. Service bulletin. THE SEALS ON THE FRONT DOOR FIXED GLASS MIGHT HAVE INADEQUATE ANTI-WEAR COATING, LEADING TO PREMATURE WEAR. A WORN SEAL MIGHT SQUEAK WHEN THE DOOR GLASS IS MOVING OR RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE.