NHTSA recall 23V488000
Seat belts › Front
Tesla Model S and 1 more
Reported Jul 14, 202315,869 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-23-20-004
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
The risk
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.