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Service bulletin SB1617010R1

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10168254
Published by NHTSA2019-11-25
Manufacturer's numberSB1617010R1
Manufacturer's date2019-10-31
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE

NHTSA's summary

On some Model S vehicles, the G625 ground branch of the front body harness might have too much slack. This might cause chafing or other damage to the ground cable.

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

Body and frame

Vehicles listed
TESLA MODEL S2016

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20217832021-12-21. Structure

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-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-13-90-002 R32017-08-04. Service bulletin. Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
SB-15-16-003 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. 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.