TESLA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-23

Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles, driver's air bag could tear

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-23
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Models affected	MODEL S, MODEL X
Model year	2024-2025
Units affected	294
Defect	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."_x000D_ A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Recall number	24V967000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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