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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2022

    Tesla recalls nine Model S vehicles over airbag issue

    Recall announced

    After supplier Joyson Safety Systems notified Tesla of a potential anomaly affecting nine side curtain airbags, Tesla reviewed the findings and decided to recall the vehicles. Tesla will replace the faulty curtain airbag assemblies; no warranty claims or injuries had been reported at the time of the article.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Tesla

      The Texas-based automaker will replace the faulty curtain airbag assemblies with all-new units that meet specifications.

    Source excerpt

    • The Texas-based automaker will replace the faulty curtain airbag assemblies with all-new units that meet specifications.
    • The recalled vehicles, namely nine Model S electric sedans, were produced between July 2021 and February 2022.
    • One day later, Tesla reviewed the supplier’s findings, including the condition’s impact on airbag performance. Somewhat unexpected of the EV specialist, which is known for dragging its feet when it comes to safety-related issues, Tesla decided on a recall that very same day.
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  2. 2021

    Ford recalls certain 2022 Super Duty trucks over airbag covers

    Recall announced

    Ford recalled five 2022 model-year F-250 and F-350 pickups because airbag-cover retention tabs could break, potentially projecting sharp fragments toward occupants. The cover material did not pass testing requirements. The recall was reported on December 2, 2021.

    Source excerpt

    • Airbag cover fragmentation may lead to sharp fragments being projected toward the occupant, which is a safety risk.
    • Based on the attached report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a grand total of five – yes, only five – pickups are called back.
    • Manufactured by Joyson Safety Systems, the corporation born from Key Safety Systems after the acquisition of Takata, the airbag covers on certain pickups did not pass all material testing requirements.
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  3. 2017

    Takata airbag inflator crisis

    Takata entered bankruptcy proceedings in the United States and Japan after lawsuits and extensive vehicle recalls linked to defective airbag inflators. Key Safety Systems subsequently acquired Takata’s remaining assets, and the resulting business became Joyson Safety Systems in 2018.

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