TESLA MODEL S 2013: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V780000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-14 2015-11-23 2015-11-23

Production Dates: 2012-05-31 - 2015-11-12

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-15-20-002

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59415

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

Consequence

If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.

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.safercar.gov.