NHTSA recall 21V389000
Seat belts
Tesla Model 3 and 1 more
Reported May 25, 20215,530 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-21-20-001
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
The risk
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
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