Recall 21V834000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Defect in 2020-2023 TESLA MODEL 3
RECALL This recall affects up to 3 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V834000 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety Consequence
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
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