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    Tesla is recalling approximately 159 Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2021-2023 model years. During vehicle servicing to retrofit steering wheels, some vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect driver airbag variant for the new steering wheel, decreasing airbag performance and increasing injury risk. Tesla will inspect affected vehicles and replace mismatched airbags with the correct variant at no cost to owners.

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    RCLRPT 23V743 2081

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    Tesla is recalling approximately 159 Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2021-2023 model years. During vehicle servicing to retrofit steering wheels, some vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect driver airbag variant for the new steering wheel, decreasing airbag performance and increasing injury risk. Tesla will inspect affected vehicles and replace mismatched airbags with the correct variant at no cost to owners.

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    Tesla is recalling approximately 159 Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2021-2023 model years. During vehicle servicing to retrofit steering wheels, some vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect driver airbag variant for the new steering wheel, decreasing airbag performance and increasing injury risk. Tesla will inspect affected vehicles and replace mismatched airbags with the correct variant at no cost to owners.

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    RCLRPT 23V743 2081

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    Tesla is recalling approximately 159 Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2021-2023 model years. During vehicle servicing to retrofit steering wheels, some vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect driver airbag variant for the new steering wheel, decreasing airbag performance and increasing injury risk. Tesla will inspect affected vehicles and replace mismatched airbags with the correct variant at no cost to owners.

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    OMB Control No.

    : 2127-0004

    Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-743

    Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc.


    Submission Date : NOV 03, 2023
    NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-743
    Manufacturer Recall No. : SB-23-20-005

    Manufacturer Information : Population :


    Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Number of potentially involved : 159
    Address : 1 Tesla Road Estimated percentage with defect : 30 %
    Austin TX 78725
    Company phone : 6506815000

    Vehicle Information :

    Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Tesla Model S


    Vehicle Type :
    Body Style :
    Power Train : NR
    Descriptive Information : The recall population includes select MY 2021-2023 Model S vehicles and was
    determined based on a review of Tesla service records.
    Production Dates : FEB 03, 2021 - SEP 21, 2023
    VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential

    Vehicle 2 : 2021-2023 Tesla Model X


    Vehicle Type :
    Body Style :
    Power Train : NR
    Descriptive Information : The recall population includes select MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles and was
    determined based on a review of Tesla service records.
    Production Dates : JUL 14, 2021 - SEP 29, 2023
    VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential

    Description of Defect :

    Description of the Defect : Based on the variance in design of the round steering wheel and the yoke
    steering wheel, a different driver airbag is designed for each steering wheel.
    During vehicle servicing of certain vehicles to retrofit the vehicle with the
    alternate steering wheel per the customer’s request, a round steering wheel
    may have been equipped with a driver airbag variant designed for the yoke
    steering wheel airbag and a yoke steering wheel may have been equipped with
    a driver airbag variant designed for the round steering wheel.
    FMVSS 1 : NR

    The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
    Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-743 Page 2

    FMVSS 2 : NR
    Description of the Safety Risk : A steering wheel that is equipped with a driver airbag variant that is designed
    for another steering wheel variant may decrease airbag performance during
    deployment, which may increase the risk of injury during a collision.
    Description of the Cause : During vehicle servicing of certain vehicles to retrofit each vehicle with the
    alternate steering wheel per the customer’s request, the service operator may
    have equipped the alternate steering wheel with the incorrect driver airbag
    variant.
    Identification of Any Warning NR
    that can Occur :

    Involved Components :

    Component Name 1 : Driver Airbag


    Component Description : Driver airbag assembly
    Component Part Number : 1625769-71-D; 1625769-72-D; 1625769-00-E; 1607889-00-D

    Supplier Identification :

    Component Manufacturer
    Name : TRW Steering Wheel Systems de Chihuahua,
    Address : Av. Juan Escutia No. 3201
    Parque Industrial El Saucito Chihuahua Foreign States 31125
    Country : Mexico

    Chronology :
    - On October 9, 2023, Tesla Service in Europe escalated 12 instances in which round steering wheels were
    retrofitted with yoke steering wheels but without recorded consumptions of the driver airbag variant that is
    designed for the yoke steering wheel.

    - On October 11, 2023, Tesla initiated an engineering study to inspect the 12 vehicles that received a yoke
    steering wheel retrofit to determine if the correct driver airbag variant was installed.

    - On October 16, 2023, Tesla expanded the engineering study to include 10 vehicles in the US.

    - From October 17, 2023, to October 26, 2023, Tesla was able to inspect three vehicles as part of the
    engineering study. Two vehicles, one manufactured for sale and located in the UK and one manufactured for

    The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
    Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-743 Page 3

    sale and located in the US, received the correct driver airbag variant designed for the yoke steering wheel. The
    third vehicle, which was manufactured for sale and located in the US, received the incorrect driver airbag
    variant designed for the round steering wheel.

    - On October 27, 2023, a determination was voluntarily made to recall vehicles that received a steering wheel
    retrofit from a round steering wheel to a yoke steering wheel or a yoke steering wheel to a round steering
    wheel.

    - As of November 3, 2023, Tesla is not aware of any injuries or deaths relating to this condition.

    Description of Remedy :

    Description of Remedy Program : At no charge to the customer, Tesla will inspect the driver airbag on all
    affected vehicles. If an incorrect driver airbag variant is identified, Tesla
    will replace it with the correct driver airbag variant for the retrofitted
    steering wheel.

    Tesla does not plan to include a statement in the Part 577 owner
    notification about pre-notice reimbursement to owners since all of the
    involved vehicles remain covered under the new vehicle warranty.
    How Remedy Component Differs The recalled component is the incorrect driver airbag variant for the
    from Recalled Component : retrofitted steering wheel. The replacement component is the correct
    driver airbag variant for the retrofitted steering wheel.
    Identify How/When Recall Condition On October 27, 2023, the service procedure was updated with explicit
    was Corrected in Production : warning language and a confirmation step.

    Recall Schedule :
    Description of Recall Schedule : All Tesla stores and service centers will be notified on or around
    November 7, 2023. Owner notification letters will be mailed in
    accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 577.7.
    Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 07, 2023 - NOV 07, 2023
    Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 02, 2024 - JAN 02, 2024

    * NR - Not Reported

    The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573

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