CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
- 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
The front bumper carrier structure in certain vehicles may alter the crash detection system, which can cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during some low-speed crashes. The vehicles therefore do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
An airbag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger in a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, even if the vehicle seems to be operating normally.
Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, referencing recall SB-22-10-006, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 2022 |
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