TESLA MODEL S 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V031000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-28 | 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-12 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-18-20-001
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17846
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001.
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.
