TESLA MODEL X 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V045000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-00-002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 817143
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air "OTA" software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
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.
