TESLA MODEL S 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V488000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-12 2023-07-14 2023-07-17

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-23-20-004

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15869

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

Consequence

A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.

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.