NHTSA recall 21V-834 (21V834000)
air bags recall reported October 25, 2021 - about 3 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V834000
- Also written as
- 21V-834
- Manufacturer number
- SB-21-20-006
- Reported
- October 25, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~3
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-834 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.