TESLA MODEL 3 2020: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V798000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL 3 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-20 2022-10-21 2022-10-24

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-20-004

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24064

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

Consequence

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

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.