Tesla Recalls 2019 Model 3 Vehicles for Missing Air Bag Warning Label
Tesla is recalling 2019 Model 3 vehicles because the driver-side sun visor may lack required air bag warning information, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling compliance issue (missing warning information) rather than a mechanical defect or active hazard causing reported injuries, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor on these vehicles may not have the required air bag warning information. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Labeling / Compliance
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 89
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MODEL 3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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