TESLA MODEL S 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-12 | 2017-01-10 | 2017-01-12 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-31 - 2012-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2997
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Tesla Motors, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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.safercar.gov.
