NHTSA Recall 17V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V023000; Date: Jan. 10, 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Tesla Model S
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,997
Recall Summary:
Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling all 2012 model s vehicles. These vehicles are 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 frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2017
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