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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V002000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: January 7, 2019

What's the hazard

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 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 began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

Recall details

Brand
TESLA
Model
MODEL S
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Lot
2014 TESLA MODEL S | 2015 TESLA MODEL S | 2016 TESLA MODEL S
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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