Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2012 Model S has a faulty air bag inflator in the passenger side. This is a critical safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys, it could rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty air bag for free. They'll contact you to schedule an appointment, and you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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