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2013 Tesla MODEL S Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall


NHTSA Recall #	128573
NHTSA Compaign #	18V031000
MFG Compaign #	SB-18-20-001
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Supplier	TESLA
Brand	TESLA
Model	MODEL S
Model Year	2013
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU
Date of notification	28/02/18
Begin date of manufacuring	01/01/13
End date of manufacturing	31/12/13
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	09/01/18
Report created	12/01/18
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Estimated number of affected units	17846
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action	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 notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
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2013 Tesla MODEL S Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall

2013 Tesla MODEL S Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall

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