2023 TESLA MODEL 3 RECALL - #21V834000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW : CURTAIN
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/23/2021 |
| # Affected |
3 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall for STEERING, AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
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