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Polestar Automotive USA, Inc: Driver's Side Inner Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Agency Publication Date: December 18, 2024

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling seven 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the air bag system. Specifically, the clamps on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB) may have been improperly crimped during production. Owners of these affected vehicles should contact a Polestar dealer to have the module replaced for free.

Risk

If the air bag is improperly crimped, it may not deploy correctly during a crash, failing to provide the intended protection to the driver. This failure to deploy as designed significantly increases the risk of injury during a collision.

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is affected by checking the NHTSA recall number (24V939) or the Polestar manufacturer recall number (RP1044) using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
If your vehicle is part of the recall, contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 or your local authorized dealer to schedule a repair appointment.
Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.
Reference Polestar's internal recall number RP1044 when speaking with customer service representatives or service technicians.
For additional questions or further information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Replacement

Replacement of the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB).

How to: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Polestar 2 Electric Vehicle

Part / Model:

2024 Polestar 2

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V939000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Sold By: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.; Authorized Polestar Dealers

Units Affected: 7 vehicles(7% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 17, 2025

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 nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: RP1044

Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is affected by checking the NHTSA recall number (24V939) or the Polestar manufacturer recall number (RP1044) using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

If your vehicle is part of the recall, contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 or your local authorized dealer to schedule a repair appointment.

Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

Reference Polestar's internal recall number RP1044 when speaking with customer service representatives or service technicians.

For additional questions or further information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V939000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Sold By: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.; Authorized Polestar Dealers

Units Affected: 7 vehicles(7% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 17, 2025

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 nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: RP1044

Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2025