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HighNHTSA·22V798000·Announced 2023-09-10

2020 Tesla Model 3 Seat Belt Anchor Reassembly Defect Recall

Tesla is recalling 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because second-row seat belt anchors may have been incorrectly reassembled during prior service work. Defective anchors could impair crash protection, increasing injury risk.

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: This is a safety-system defect affecting crash protection. No injuries or deaths have been reported; the hazard is potential rather than demonstrated. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a 'risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported,' corresponding to High (3).

Plain-English summary

Tesla is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles due to a potential seat belt safety defect. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service work. Approximately 24,064 vehicles are potentially affected.

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt system during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. This defect compromises the protective function of a critical safety component.

Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the affected seat belt anchors at no charge to owners. Owners were notified by mail on December 20, 2022. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information about this recall.

The recalled product

Product
2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat belt system
Hazard
  • seatbelt-defect
  • crash-injury-risk
Affected units
24,064

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 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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