Defect Description For Recall
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) Is Recalling All 2012 Model S Vehicles. These Vehicles Are 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 Frontal Air BAGS, These Inflators May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
TESLA
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL S
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V023000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Tesla Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 12, 2017. Owners May Contact Tesla Customer Service At 1-877-798-3752.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120531
End Of Manufacture
20121231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2997
Date Owners Notified
20170912
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170110