2020-2023 Tesla Model 3 recall: curtain
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 25, 2021. It covers about 3 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3
- reported
- Oct 25, 2021
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2021
- related complaints
- 56
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1‑877‑798‑3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Recall number 21V834000
Affected vehicles
- Tesla Model 3 2020-2021, 2023 202020212023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 56 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 21V834000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2023 Tesla Model 3 curtain?
Yes. Recall 21V834000, reported on October 25, 2021, covers about 3 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V834000?
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1‑877‑798‑3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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