2013 TESLA MODEL S RECALL - #18V031000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 TESLA MODEL S |
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| Manufacturer |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
| Recalled on |
1/12/2018 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2018 |
| # Affected |
17,846 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 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. |
| Consequences |
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 is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for SEATS
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2013 TESLA MODEL S Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
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