# Service bulletin SB\-18\-17\-004 R2

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: 10153806
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-02\-25
- Manufacturer's number: SB\-18\-17\-004 R2
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-12\-11
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY

## 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10153806-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10153806-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 TESLA MODEL S
- 2016 to 2018 TESLA MODEL X

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V035000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V035000.md), 2021-01-29: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SB\-16\-11\-002](/bulletins/10194343.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. Inspect Front Door Fixed Glass Seals
- [SB\-18\-15\-008 R1](/bulletins/10194274.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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\-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\-18\-17\-004 R3](/bulletins/10163737.md), 2019-08-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 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\-008](/bulletins/10153848.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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\-001](/bulletins/10153423.md), 2019-02-19, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY. 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 R1](/bulletins/10142978.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 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 R2](/bulletins/10110757.md), 2017-08-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. 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.
- [SB1615002](/bulletins/10081831.md), 2016-10-07, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. ON SOME MODEL X VEHICLES, THE SUN VISORS MIGHT BE PRONE TO SPLITTING OR REQUIRE A HIGH DEGREE OF FORCE TO ROTATE.
- [SB1611002](/bulletins/10081580.md), 2016-10-05, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. 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.

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