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Tesla, Inc.: Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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Date
2021-11-09
Country
United States
Brand
Tesla
Units
7,600 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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