CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
- 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 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have one or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the B-pillar improperly attached. If a fastener is not secure, the seat belt system may not perform as designed, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, Tesla Service will inspect both fasteners and repair them if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. You can contact Tesla customer service online at www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752) and reference recall SB-21-20-001.
We recommend checking your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and scheduling the free inspection with an authorized Tesla service center as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 201920202021 |