There are always recalls from car manufacturers – now the electric car pioneer Tesla recently launched a recall campaign due to problems with the steering wheel on the Model S and Model X. When replacing some steering wheels, you may have forgotten to use the correct airbag.
• Recall campaign at Tesla
• Possibly incorrect airbag in Model S and X
• Tesla Service plans to test airbags in affected vehicles free of charge and replace them if necessary
At Tesla there are always recalls. As Teslamag reports, the number of recalls in the USA increased significantly last year. However, there have been relatively few recalls so far this year.
Recall due to yoke steering wheel
Most recently, a recall was posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website due to the yoke conversion on some Model S and X models. In 2021, the horn-shaped yoke steering wheel was introduced, which should allow a better view of the instruments. However, not all drivers were enthusiastic about the new shape. In autumn 2022, the first indications appeared that the steering wheel cover was already coming loose in some places. Until the turn of the year 2022/2023, Tesla only offered the Yoke variant for the Model S and X, but since then the electric car manufacturer has now also offered the round steering wheel for these models again. If you have the variant with a yoke steering wheel but would prefer a round one, you can have it replaced for an additional charge of around $700. The round steering wheel has been part of the standard equipment again since May of this year, but now replacing it with the yoke steering wheel costs an extra charge, reports auto motor und sport.
Inappropriate airbags installed?
The recall is about such conversions for the Model S with the production period from February 2021 to September 2023 and the Model X from July 2021, according to Teslamag. 195 vehicles are potentially affected, of which around 30 percent are likely to actually have the error. The problem: When replacing some steering wheels, Tesla may have forgotten to also replace the airbag. However, this is necessary because the function of the airbag could be restricted due to the different designs of the steering wheels. The airbag may not deploy completely in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags are checked and replaced if necessary
According to NHTSA, the Musk Group became aware of the problem because its service in Europe pointed out that an airbag replacement was not documented in all cases, reports Teslamag. Tesla is said to have examined two Model S and At the end of October, the electric car pioneer decided to issue a voluntary recall. As Investing.com reports, Tesla was not aware of any injuries or deaths related to this problem until recently.
The NHTSA website also states: “Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver’s airbag if necessary free of charge. Notification letters to owners are expected to be sent on January 2, 2024.”
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