Tesla Model X recall (22V233000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V233000
Report Received: 2022-04-08
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL X
Model Year(s): 2021, 2022
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Potentially Affected Units: 7,289

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.

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