CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
- Risk
- Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
- 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
This recall covers a driver seat side air bag module that was assembled without a deflector, the part that directs gas flow when the air bag deploys. Without it, the air bag may not deploy as intended, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
If you own this vehicle, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is covered and to schedule a visit. Tesla will replace the side air bag free of charge. Note that this notice describes a single affected vehicle, and that the remedy was completed on that vehicle on April 12, 2024. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2024 |
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