CarRecallWatch- Component
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- Problem
- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side sun visor on certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles may be missing the required air bag warning information. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet federal occupant crash protection requirements. Without that warning, drivers may be less aware of the risks air bags pose, which increases the risk of injury.
Tesla will notify affected owners. Tesla Service Centers will inspect the driver-side sun visor and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019.
If you own a 2019 Model 3, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with reference to recall SB-19-15-003 to schedule the free inspection.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2019 |
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