NHTSA recall 17V-023 (17V023000)
air bags recall reported January 10, 2017 - about 2,997 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V023000
- Also written as
- 17V-023
- Reported
- January 10, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,997
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-023 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.