NHTSA Complaint #11418676 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418676
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Date of Incident	May 12, 2021
Date Filed	May 26, 2021
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, the front driver side safety retrains fault message was displayed on the screen. The air bag warning light was illuminated on with error code: RCM-A021. The contact reached out to a local dealer who sent out a mobile mechanic to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side wiring harness was defective. The wiring harness was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

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