NHTSA recall 17V023000
Air Bags · Tesla, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Tesla motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 model s vehicles. These vehicles are 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 frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Tesla Model S.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V023000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.