Tesla Model S: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended
Tesla is recalling 3 Model S vehicles because the front passenger airbag inflator propellant may degrade over time, potentially causing the inflator to break apart when deployed and injure occupants. The fix is to replace the passenger airbag. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- TESLA
- Product
- Vehicles: TESLA Model S. Units affected: 3
- Reason
- The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time which could cause the inflator body torture in the event the airbag is deployed. This could cause injury to occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2dfc7881-a5b3-4294-af8a-b923d48ee937