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15V-780

Nov 23

Tesla

Affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner

Seat belts

59,415

Inspection

Campaign 15V-780

Affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner

Manufacturer: Tesla
Filed: November 23, 2015
Component: Seat belts
Vehicles affected: 59,415
Remedy: Inspection
Recall type: Vehicle

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

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.

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Tesla Model S 2015

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