CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
- Risk
- Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace 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-21-20-002.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019-2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles may have one or both fasteners that secure the left and right second-row seat belt retractors improperly attached. This can keep the seat belt retention system from working as designed.
Because the seat belt may not perform as intended, passengers in the second row face a higher risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously, especially if rear seats are regularly occupied.
Tesla Service will inspect the fasteners and replace both if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. You can contact Tesla customer service at www.tesla.com/support/contact or call 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752), referencing recall SB-21-20-002. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model Y | 201920202021 |
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