Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2013 Tesla Model S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2015

The contact owned a 2013 Tesla Model S. While the contact's husband was making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and crashed into a side ditch. The front driver's side air bag deployed with excessive force, causing multiple injuries to the driver. As a result, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. Request for confidential treatment.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Air Bag problems
1
Warning Light On problems
1
Side/window Air Bag problems
1


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