Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V045000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 model s and model x, 2017-2022 model 3, and 2020-2022 model y vehicles Includes 817,143 affected units, Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 model s and model x, 2017-2022 model 3, and 2020-2022 model y vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters were 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V045000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-02-01T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt chime may not activate/fmvss 208
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 817,143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-22-00-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters were 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.38

Metadata

SID: row-a6cn-979b_5nkn
NHTSA ID: 22V045000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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