Mon Dec 23 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.