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Tesla - Incorrect front driver air bag
Official notice
3 Nov 2023
Last checked
3 Nov 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Tesla - Incorrect front driver air bag. An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Published 2023-11-03.
What to do now
Tesla service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 2, 2024. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-20-005.
Units affected
194
Recall number
SB-23-20-005
Official notice
2023-11-03
The hazard
The hazard
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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Brand: Tesla. Contact: Tesla, Inc..
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