NHTSA Complaint #11531735 — 2019 TESLA MODEL 3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531735
Vehicle	2019 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 11, 2023
Date Filed	July 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The issue pertains to a persistent warning message that displays "front passenger safety restraint system fault" with associated error code "rcm_a056". This warning suggests a potential malfunction in the safety restraint system, which could pose a significant risk to the passenger in the event of an accident. Tesla Service quoted $1180 for the repair including replacing the front passenger airbag and retrofitting SBR in the OCS passenger seat. This issue appears commonly reported among social groups.

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