Tesla Model 3 2017–2018 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SB-18-14-001 R1 · NHTSA communication 10166047 · issued Sep 23, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
On some Model 3 vehicles, the top surface of the Instrument Panel (IP) carrier is prone to premature outlines or stains, such as an object left on the IP carrier in the sunlight. These outlines or stains can be temporarily removed, but can return, making it difficult to remove permanently. In addition, the surface of the IP carrier might be overly susceptible to scratches when attempting to clean it.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.