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WarningCampaign #24V284000Airbags / Restraints

2024 Tesla Model 3 Recall: AIR BAGS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Tesla Model 3
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
Deployed vehicle airbag at the steering wheel — representative photo for NHTSA airbag/restraint recall
A deployed airbag and steering wheel inside a vehicle (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Shixart1985 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Tesla Model 3

Recall Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.

Consequence

Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

411 Press Analysis

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Tesla Model 3 vehicles due to an issue with air bags:side/window:thorax. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2024. Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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