SB-18-40-004 R1

SB-18-40-004
R1
Tesla, Inc.
August 1, 2018
Service Bulletin
Replace Rear Drive Unit
Classification
Campaign Bulletin
Section/Group
40 - Rear Drive
Unit
Country/Region
United States
Year
2017,
2018
Model
Model 3
Version
All
Bulletin Classification: This campaign bulletin addresses a known non-safety-related condition and provides
recommended technical diagnosis and repair procedures. Apply this procedure to all vehicles in the affected VIN range
listed. These instructions assume knowledge of motor vehicle and high voltage electrical component repairs, and should
only be executed by trained professionals. Tesla assumes no liability for injury or property damage due to a failure to
properly follow these instructions or repairs attempted by unqualified individuals.
This Service Document supersedes SB-18-40-004, dated 23-Feb-18. Each content change is marked by a vertical line in
the left margin. Discard the previous version and replace it with this one.
Condition
On certain Model 3 vehicles, an issue in the CAN transceiver internal to the drive unit might result in intermittent
communication errors, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode or not start.
Correction
Replace the rear drive unit with an updated component.
Correction Description
Correction
Time
Replace Rear Drive Unit
S011840004
4.5
Required Part(s): Part Number
1120980-00-C
Description
ASY,3DUR,MOSFET-HC
Quantity
1
This part number was current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later, unless
otherwise specified in the Parts Manual.
Procedure
1. Create a Toolbox session if there isn’t already an open session related to this repair.
2. Escalate the Toolbox session to Zone.
3. Replace the rear drive unit (refer to Service Manual procedure 40011002).
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Affected VIN(s)
Affected Model 3 vehicles built between approximately October 18, 2017 and January 19, 2018.
NOTE: This is a simplified summary of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or
Customer/Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle.
For feedback on the accuracy of this document, email ServiceBulletinFeedback @tesla.com.
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