Component Description
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120531
End Date Of Manufacturing
20151112
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
59415
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20151214
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20151123
Record Creation Date
20151123
Defect 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 Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
