Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V834000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V834000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021, 2023 model 3 vehicles Includes 3 affected units, Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021, 2023 model 3 vehicles

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 model 3 vehicles. the left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 214, "side impact protection" and 226, "ejection mitigation."

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-20-006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V834000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-10-25T00:00:00
Subject: Side curtain air bag may be twisted/fmvss 214, 226
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-21-20-006
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 model 3 vehicles. the left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 214, "side impact protection" and 226, "ejection mitigation."
Consequence Summary: A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Corrective Action: Tesla service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-20-006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-epzm.nrxi-aa94
NHTSA ID: 21V834000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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