NHTSA Recall 22V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V045000; Date: Feb. 1, 2022
the driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Tesla Model 3; 2018 Tesla Model 3; 2019 Tesla Model 3; 2020 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model 3; 2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model S; 2022 Tesla Model S; 2021 Tesla Model X; 2022 Tesla Model X; 2020 Tesla Model Y; 2021 Tesla Model Y; 2022 Tesla Model Y
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc.
Affected Units:: 817,143
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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