Tesla recalls 16,000 Model S and X cars over seat belt issue2023-07-21 19:46 by DanielaTags: Tesla, Model S, Model X
Tesla Inc. has issued a recall for up to 15,869 of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) from model years 2021 to 2023 due to a seat belt problem, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's web site. It's possible that a seat belt may come loose during a crash, the announcement said. According to the report, "If a first-row seat belt is not connected to its pretensioner anchor to specification, the belt may disconnect from the anchor when the belt is pulled up and away from the anchor during normal operation to latch the belt to the buckle." The safety risk is that the "seat belt may not perform as designed in a collision, which may increase the risk of injury." As of June 19, Tesla has identified 12 warranty claims related to the issue, but the company is not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths that may be related to the seat belt issue. Notification letters will be mailed to owners who have vehicles related to the recall. Tesla said that it will perform free inspections and connect both first-row seat belts to their pretensioner anchors where necessary. If the seat belt can't be connected to the pretensioner anchor properly, the seat belt assembly will be replaced for free. Read more -here-
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