NHTSA recall 18V031000
Air Bags · Tesla, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 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…
Why it matters: 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 is expected to begin in March 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Tesla Model S.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V031000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.