2021 Tesla Model X & Model S SB-21-20-007 Driver’s Air Bag Cushion May Tear

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver’s air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

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November 9, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V868000

Driver’s Air Bag Cushion May Tear

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V868

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  7,600

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver’s air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the driver’s air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla‘s number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to   www.nhtsa.gov.

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