Recall 19V-002
Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2014 to 2016 Tesla Model S: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-002
- Reported
- January 7, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 68,673 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Tesla Model S 2014 to 2016