NHTSA Recall 21V834000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V834000; Date: Oct. 25, 2021
a twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model 3
Component: Air Bags:side/window:curtain
Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 model 3 vehicles. the left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 214, "side impact protection" and 226, "ejection mitigation."
How to Fix:
tesla service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 24, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-20-006.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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