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Tesla Model 3 Side Airbag Missing Deflector Part
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An airbag that doesn't deploy properly increases the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V284000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:side/window:thorax |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The driver seat side airbag on the affected vehicle was built without a deflector part that directs the airbag's gas flow when it deploys. Without this part, the airbag may not deploy the way it's designed to.
What you should do
2. Contact your dealer or Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. Tesla will replace the side airbag, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V284000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Air Bag Recalls: Deployment Problems and Horn Failures · all 6 Tesla recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
- Safety risk
- Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.