Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a problem with the side curtain air bag, which is a safety feature that protects you from injury in a side crash. The air bag might not be securely attached to the roof rail, causing it to twist and not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side curtain air bag twists and doesn't deploy correctly, it could increase the risk of injury or you being thrown from the vehicle during a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and fix the air bag for free, making sure it's securely attached to the roof rail. You'll get a letter with instructions on how to get it fixed, and you can also call Tesla's customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information, reference number SB-21-20-006.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Original — 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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