Tesla Model S: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 10, 2017

Filed by

Tesla Motors, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Model S (2012)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are 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 frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Potentially affected

2997

What can happen

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 12, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V023000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.