Tesla Model 3 recall (22V798000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V798000
Report Received: 2022-10-21
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL 3
Model Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Potentially Affected Units: 24,064

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

Consequence

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

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