NHTSA recall 18V-031 (18V031000)
air bags recall reported January 9, 2018 - about 17,846 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V031000
- Also written as
- 18V-031
- Manufacturer number
- SB-18-20-001
- Reported
- January 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,846
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-031 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.