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Recall 21V-834

Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2020 to 2023 Tesla Model 3: Air bags (side/window, curtain).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-834
Reported
October 25, 2021
Vehicles affected
3 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.

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