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NHTSARecalled Jan 7, 2019 · #19V002000

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Hazard

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Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Product details

Product
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

View the official CPSC notice