Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TESLA
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL S
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
18V031000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130101
End Of Manufacture
20131231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17846
Date Owners Notified
20180228
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180109
Make Campaign Number
SB-18-20-001