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Recall 15V-780

Tesla Motors, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2015 Tesla Model S: Seat belts (front).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-780
Reported
November 23, 2015
Vehicles affected
59,415 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

The risk

If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles