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NHTSARecalled Apr 8, 2022 · #22V233000

Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Product details

Product
Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.

View the official CPSC notice