Tesla Model X: Passenger Airbag Will Not Deploy
Tesla Model X Airbag Recall Summary Tesla is recalling 1,501 Model X vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a firmware error that prevents the restraint control module from detecting when the passenger seat is occupied. As a result, the passenger airbag will not deploy in a crash. Tesla will provide a software update to fix the issue, though the vehicle will be immobilized during installation.
- Recalling firm
- TESLA
- Product
- Vehicles: TESLA Model X. Units affected: 1,501
- Reason
- Due to a firmware error the vehicle's restraint control module will not recognise the passenger seat is occupied. In the event of an accident the passenger airbag will not deploy Remedy: On affected vehicles the updated software will be downloaded to the vehicle. However the installation of the software will immobilise the vehicle and the vehicle keepr should install when the vehicle is suitably parked up. .
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-06-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/35fa84fb-affc-4f6b-a210-98e34496d446