Seat belts: frontRecall 15V-780 · 2012–2015 Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors, Inc. recall 15V-780 covers 59,415 2012–2015 Tesla Model S for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V780000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 79 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 31, 2012 to November 12, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.