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Tesla - Drivers air bag cushion may tear
Official notice
9 Nov 2021
Last checked
9 Nov 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Tesla - Drivers air bag cushion may tear. A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Published 2021-11-09.
What to do now
Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 7, 2022. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-20-007.
Units affected
7,600
Recall number
SB-21-20-007
Official notice
2021-11-09
The hazard
The hazard
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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Brand: Tesla. Contact: Tesla, Inc..
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