SB-22-20-001 – Side Curtain Air Bag May Improperly Deploy – 2021-2022 Tesla Model S

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right and/or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.

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February 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V104000

Side Curtain Air Bag May Improperly Deploy

An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V104

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  9

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right and/or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.

Remedy

Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.

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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