AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Published January 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2018
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL S
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 TESLA MODEL S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US