NHTSARecalled Oct 25, 2021 · #21V834000
Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 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." A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
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What you should do
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.