CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some side curtain airbag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly. An improperly assembled inflator can cause the side curtain airbag to deploy late or not as intended, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.
To fix the problem, authorized Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain airbags on the affected vehicles at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
We recommend checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls so you can confirm whether your car is affected and schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 20212022 |
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