Tesla recalls new Model S, Model X EVs for airbags tearing

Tesla recalls new Model S, Model X EVs for airbags tearing

Tesla issued a new recall this week for a relatively tiny number of Model S and Model X electric vehicles. Documents the electric carmaker filed with the National Highway Traffic Security Administration explain that 7,600 cars will need their driver’s side airbags replaced.

The automaker didn’t gave additional public documents explaining the defect, but NHTSA said these airbags can tear when deployed in the keep of a crash. If the airbag does tear, it may gave poor protection for the passenger and increase the risk of damage. There have been no reported injuries related to the defect.

Tesla Facility will replace each of the cars’ driver’s side airbags at no cost to owners. The recall will kick off early next year, with letters moving out to owners of the affected cars starting Jan. 7, 2022.

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