Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- Component
- Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-02-23
- Owners notified
- 2022-04-24
Defect description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
Safety risk
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.