TESLA MODEL S 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V376000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-26 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-05-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-24-00-008
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125233
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air "OTA" software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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.
