TESLA MODEL S 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V104000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-24 2022-02-23 2022-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-20-001

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.

Consequence

An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.

Notes

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.