Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system
Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system
Tesla Vehicle Recall Overview
Recall Triggered by Safety Concerns
Tesla is recalling 125,227 vehicles due to a malfunction in the seat belt warning system which fails to alert unbuckled drivers, increasing the risk of injury.
Models Affected
The recall impacts various models including 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y.
Proposed Fix
Tesla plans to issue an over-the-air software update to address the issue, which will modify the seat belt reminder to rely solely on the seat belt buckle and ignition status.
Previous Recalls
Earlier in the year, Tesla had to recall vehicles for different issues including software malfunctions and hardware defects, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
Which models and model years are affected by this Tesla recall?
The Tesla recall affects certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The recall is due to a malfunction in the seat belt warning system that can increase the risk of injury in a collision5.
What federal safety requirements did the recalled Tesla vehicles fail to comply with?
The recalled Tesla vehicles failed to comply with the federal safety requirements regarding the seat belt warning system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicles' seat belt warning light and audible chime may not get activated when the driver is unbelted. Federal safety requirements mandate that vehicles must have audible and visual seat belt reminder signals to notify drivers that their seatbelt isn't properly fastened.