November 15, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V843000
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V843
Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 29,348
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Condition
Certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles may require a vehicle firmware update to ensure that the front passenger airbag deploys in a manner that complies with regulatory standards applicable to certain low speed collisions.
Correction
Inspect the vehicle firmware version, and if necessary, update the vehicle firmware to version 2022.40.200 or 2022.44 or later.
Procedure
On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle firmware version.
- If the vehicle is operating with a firmware version 40.200 or later, no further action is necessary. Use correction code S012200015.
- If the vehicle is operating with firmware version earlier than 40.200, update to version 2022.40.200 or later (refer to Service Manual procedure 00020003). Use correction code S022200015.
Chronology :
– On October 18, 2022, Tesla conducted a pre-scheduled Conformity of Production test to confirm compliance with FMVSS 208 on a current production Model X vehicle. In the test, the vehicle restraint system deployment logic did not operate as designed.
– On October 25, 2022, additional tests were conducted to confirm the results of the test conducted on October 18, 2022.
– Between November 2 – 7, 2022, based on the results of two prior tests, Tesla conducted out of position confirmatory tests to assess compliance with FMVSS 208, Sections 21, 23 and 25.
– On November 8, 2022, test results were analyzed, and non-compliance was verified with Sections 21.4 and 23.4. A voluntary recall determination was made on the same day.
– As of November 8, 2022, Tesla is not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, crashes, injuries, or deaths related to this condition.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2021-2023 |
4 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V843-2702.PDF 214.11KB
RCLRPT-22V843-2702
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V843-4028.pdf 742.344KB
RCAK-22V843-4028
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V843-9114.PDF 214.11KB
RCLRPT-22V843-9114
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V843-0632.pdf 78.489KB
RCRIT-22V843-0632
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V843&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-843 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-843 Manufacturer Recall No. : SB-22-00-015 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Address : 1 Tesla Road Austin TX 78725 Company phone : 6506815000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 29,348 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Tesla Model X Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain model year 2021-2023 Model X vehicles that were manufactured for the U.S. market and are subject to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208. Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing records. Production Dates : SEP 08, 2021 – NOV 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : On certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) calibration may result in the frontal passenger airbag deploying in an unintended configuration during certain low-speed collision events. This may result in noncompliance with FMVSS 208, Sections 21.4 and 23.4, when a 3- or 6-year-old front passenger, respectively, is unbelted and out of position. FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In certain low-speed collision events where a 3- or 6-year-old front passenger is unbelted and out of position, a passenger airbag that does not comply with FMVSS 208, Section 21.4, may increase the risk of injury. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-843 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Vehicle Firmware Component Description : Vehicle FW ver. before 2022.40.200 Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc. Address : 1 Tesla Road Austin Texas 78725 Country : United States Chronology : – On October 18, 2022, Tesla conducted a pre-scheduled Conformity of Production test to confirm compliance with FMVSS 208 on a current production Model X vehicle. In the test, the vehicle restraint system deployment logic did not operate as designed. – On October 25, 2022, additional tests were conducted to confirm the results of the test conducted on October 18, 2022. – Between November 2 – 7, 2022, based on the results of two prior tests, Tesla conducted out of position confirmatory tests to assess compliance with FMVSS 208, Sections 21, 23 and 25. – On November 8, 2022, test results were analyzed, and non-compliance was verified with Sections 21.4 and 23.4. A voluntary recall determination was made on the same day. – As of November 8, 2022, Tesla is not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, crashes, injuries, or deaths related to this condition. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-843 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : At no cost to the customer, Tesla will deploy an over-the-air (“OTA”) firmware update to affected vehicles that updates the calibration of the restraint control module to ensure that the frontal passenger airbag complies with FMVSS 208, Sections 21.4 and 23.4. Tesla does not plan to include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification about pre-notice reimbursement because there are no out of warranty repairs related to this condition. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : In a low-speed collision event where a 3- or 6-year-old front passenger is unbelted and out of position, the remedy OTA firmware update ensures that the frontal passenger airbag complies with FMVSS 208, Sections 21.4 and 23.4, whereas a firmware release without the remedy does not ensure compliance. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Beginning on November 15, 2022, vehicles in production and in predelivery containment received a firmware release that includes the remedy. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : All Tesla stores and service centers will be notified about this recall on or shortly after November 17, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 577.7. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 17, 2022 – NOV 17, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 14, 2023 – JAN 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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SB-22-00-015 Page 1 of 1 For feedback on the accuracy of this document, email ServiceBulletinFeedback@tesla.com Tesla, Inc. Service Bulletin Update Vehicle Firmware to Correct the Restraint Control Module Calibration SB-22-00-015 November 17, 2022 Classification Section/Group Mobile Service Configuration Recall Bulletin 00 – Inspection & Service Can Perform (where permitted) All Model Year Model Country/Region Build Location 2021 – 2023 Model X North America Fremont The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or Customer/Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle. Recall Bulletin: Recall Bulletins are mandatory service procedures that, unless they can be completed via a firmware update that a customer installs through the normal course of ownership, must be carried out by Tesla-certified Service Centers. Recall work performed by uncertified technicians could lead to unsafe conditions or voided warranty provisions. Condition Certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles may require a vehicle firmware update to ensure that the front passenger airbag deploys in a manner that complies with regulatory standards applicable to certain low speed collisions. Correction Inspect the vehicle firmware version, and if necessary, update the vehicle firmware to version 2022.40.200 or 2022.44 or later. Correction Description Correction Time Inspect Vehicle Firmware Version, No Update Necessary S012200015 0.05 Inspect And Update Vehicle Firmware To Correct RCM Calibration S022200015 0.05 Procedure On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle firmware version. • If the vehicle is operating with a firmware version 2022.40.200 or later, no further action is necessary. Use correction code S012200015. • If the vehicle is operating with firmware version earlier than 2022.40.200, update to version 2022.40.200 or later (refer to Service Manual procedure 00020003). Use correction code S022200015.
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