TESLA MODEL 3 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V834000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-10-25 | 2021-10-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-20-006
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
