NHTSAAIR BAGS
Tesla, Inc. - Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Published: April 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V284000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Affected Products
Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V284000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V284000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001. |
| Consequence summary | Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-24-13-001 |
| Potentially affected | 1 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |