NHTSASEAT BELTS
Tesla, Inc. - Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Published: May 28, 2024Recall ID: 24V376000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V376000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V376000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 89.36 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-24-00-008 |
| Potentially affected | 125233 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |