Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The seat belt warning system in your vehicle is designed to alert you if you or a passenger forgets to buckle up. In certain Tesla models made between 2012 and 2024, this system might not work properly if someone in the driver's seat isn't wearing a seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light and chime don't go off when someone isn't buckled up, it could lead to serious injury or worse in the event of a crash, because you might not know you're at risk.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update directly to your vehicle's computer, which will fix the issue. This update is free, and you should wait for the notification or contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to ask about the status.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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