Tesla Motors Recalls Tesla Model S MY2014-2016

Tesla Motors — Tesla Model S MY2014-2016
PRA No.
2019/17269
Date published
10 Jan 2019
Campaign number
SB-19-20-001
Product description
Tesla Model S vehicles MY2014-2016

Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
VIN list.xlsx (26.89 KB)
What are the defects?
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

What are the hazards?
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Tesla dealer or Tesla head office directly via https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/findus#/bounds/-35.2752841,149.13766750000002,-35.2873252,149.12073120000002?search=supercharger,store,destination%20charger... (link is external), to arrange replacement airbag inflator free of charge.

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Tesla’s VIN look-up tool https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/support/annual-and-recall-service (link is external) or contact Tesla on 1800 64 6952 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm AEST) or contact their preferred dealer.

Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au (link is external)

We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.

Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Supplier
Tesla Motors (link is external)
Traders who sold this product
Tesla Australia Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
1 January 2014 - 31 December 2016
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (link is external) is the responsible regulator for this recall.