Tesla, Inc.

Service Bulletin

SB-26-32-001
January 8, 2026

Replace Steering Gear to Reservoir Return
Hose Clamp

Classification

Section/Group

Mobile Service

Model

Country/Region

Build Location

Campaign Bulletin
Semi

Model Year
All

32 - Steering

Cannot Perform

North America

Configuration
All

Giga Nevada

The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation 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.

Campaign Bulletin: This campaign bulletin addresses a non-safety-related condition and provides recommended technical
diagnosis and repair procedures. Apply this procedure to the applicable vehicles.

Condition
On some Semi, the steering gear to reservoir return hose clamp may have loosened over time which may cause
steering fluid leakage from the reservoir.

Correction
Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, replace the steering gear to
reservoir return hose clamp with an updated part.

Correction Description

Inspect Semi Underbody for Steering Fluid; No Leaks Present

Correction

S012632001

Time

Inspect Semi Underbody for Steering Fluid; Replace Steering Gear to Reservoir
Return Hose Clamp

S022632001

3.48

Part Number
Parts Required —
If Necessary 2232399-00-A
1124864-00-D

Description

0.06

Quantity

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CLAMP - STEERING RETURN LINE

1

POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE, RETURN LINE,
STEERING GEAR TO RESERVOIR

1

These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later, unless
otherwise specified in the Parts Catalog.

Special Tools —
If Necessary 1080568-00-A

Shop Supplies
If Necessary

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COOLANT CATCHER

1050448-00-B

COOLANT VACUUM FILL

1465404-00-A

HOSE CLAMP PLIERS

1115253-00-A

IMPACT DRIVER, 1/4" HEX, M12

1080589-00-A

TIRE CHOCK (SET OF 2)

1083189-00-A

TOOL, ATF OIL REFILLER, 8L

1049463-00-A

TOOL, STEERING WHEEL LEVEL

1965406-00-A

TORQUE WRENCH, DIGITAL+ANGLE, 3/8" DR, FLEX HEAD,
13.5~135NM
Flashlight LED
Shop Towels
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Procedure
1. Use a flashlight to inspect the Semi underbody and floor area directly under the steering gear to reservoir return
hose clamp for signs of steering fluid leakage (Figures 1 and 2).

Figure 2 – Steering gear to reservoir return hose
clamp location; Parts shown removed for clarity

Figure 1 – Standard hose clamp

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If steering fluid leakage is not present, discontinue this procedure and close out this document using
correction code S012532003.

•

If steering fluid leakage is present, continue to the next step.

2. Disconnect the steering gear to reservoir return hose end (refer to Service Manual procedure 3201100001).
NOTE: A standard or spring-style hose clamp may already be installed on the return line (Figures 3 and 4).
Regardless of the currently installed hose clamp type, replace the clamp with an updated part.

Figure 3 – Standard hose clamp

Figure 4 – Spring-style hose clamp

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3. Discard the previous hose clamp that attaches the steering gear to reservoir return hose to the reservoir barb
(Figures 3 and 4).
4. Inspect the steering gear to reservoir return hose end that connects to the reservoir barb for signs of damage
(Figures 5 and 6).

Figure 5 – Return hose end; No damage present

Figure 6 – Return hose end; Damage present

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If damage is not present on the return hose end, skip to the next step.

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If damage is present on the return hose end, replace the return hose and continue to the next step.

5. Clean any residual steering fluid from the reservoir area and surrounding components as required.
6. Use a dry shop towel to clean the outer surface of the steering reservoir barb (Figure 7).

Figure 7 – Steering reservoir feed hose shown removed for clarity

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7. Connect the steering gear to reservoir return hose end, and then reinstall all parts removed for access (refer to
Service Manual procedure 3201100001).
CAUTION: A new hose clamp (8 mm, 6.5 Nm) must be used to attach the return hose to the reservoir barb
(Figures 8 and 9). This procedure will have to be repeated if the incorrect hose clamp is installed.

Figure 8 – New hose clamp

Figure 9 – New hose clamp installed

8. Clean any residual steering fluid from the Semi underbody and work area as required.
9. Close out this document using correction code S022532003.

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