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July 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V526000
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V526
Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle’s crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
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.