Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V002000 by Tesla, Inc.. Includes 68,673 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V002000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-01-07T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 68,673

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-19-20-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.99

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NHTSA ID: 19V002000
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