Tesla is recalling certain 2021 Model S vehicles with a potential air bag deployment risk during crashes. Owners must have their driver air bag inspected and replaced if needed at no cost.
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla is recalling some 2021 Model S vehicles because an air bag might deploy incorrectly if the steering yoke or wheel was replaced with a different style. This could increase injury risk during a crash.
The air bag may deploy incorrectly when the steering yoke or wheel is replaced with a different style, which could cause injury during a crash. This happens because the air bag isn't designed to work with the new steering component.
Owners of 2021 Tesla Model S vehicles with a steering yoke or wheel replacement that may have an incorrect air bag installation are affected. Drivers are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2021 Tesla Model S has a steering yoke or wheel that was replaced with a different style. The recall started with owner notifications mailed January 2, 2024.
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free air bag inspection and replacement if needed.
Tesla service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary at no cost.
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Tesla is recalling certain 2021 Model S vehicles because an air bag may deploy incorrectly if the steering yoke or wheel was replaced with a different style.
Check if your 2021 Tesla Model S has a steering yoke or wheel that was replaced with a different style. Owner notifications were mailed January 2, 2024.
Tesla service will inspect and replace the driver air bag for free. Contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V743000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 23V743000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
