NHTSA Campaign 15V780000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Issued by Tesla Motors, Inc. · Reported Nov 23, 2015 · 59,415 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2012 | 59,415 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2013 | 59,415 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2014 | 59,415 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2015 | 59,415 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V780000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.