TESLA MODEL Y 2021: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V389000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL Y 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-23 2021-05-25 2021-05-26

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-21-20-001

Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5530

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

Consequence

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA "or 1-877-798-3752". Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

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.