NHTSA Complaint #11468099 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11468099
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 6, 2022
Date Filed	June 8, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The airbag module installed in the yoke has popped out while driving. It currently hangs by a wire. This makes the car completely inoperable safely. In fact had the airbag ever gone off in this condition it could cause serious injury and possibly death. Reached out to Tesla for repair and they are estimating 20 days to begin a repair. If cars with this problem get into an accident that activated the airbag I believe there could be very serious consequences for the driver.

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