The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V780000·Announced 2015-11-23

Tesla Recalls Model S Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Connection Defect

Tesla is recalling 2012-2015 Model S vehicles because front seat belts may be improperly connected to the pretensioner, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured between May 31, 2012, and November 12, 2015. The recall involves approximately 59,415 vehicles equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

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. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
59,415

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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