NHTSAAIR BAGS
Tesla, Inc. - Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Published: December 24, 2024Recall ID: 24V967000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Affected Products
Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V967000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V967000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting." |
| Completion rate | 69.82 |
| Corrective action | Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001. |
| Consequence summary | A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-24-20-001 |
| Potentially affected | 487 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |