Vehicles Affected: Approximately 90,000 Tesla Model S plug-in electric sedans worldwide, comprising every Model S manufactured since the vehicle debuted in 2012
The Problem: The front seat belts may not be properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioners; this could result in the seat belts not providing full protection in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
In an email sent to all 90,000 Model S owners, Tesla explained that it discovered the problem in just one car in Europe, and that car remains the only one of which the automaker is aware, and that it was not involved in a crash or injury. The email also notes that the automaker has since inspected more than 3,000 Model S cars and has not encountered the problem again. The voluntary recall, Tesla stated, is being conducted as "a proactive and precautionary measure," and that the automaker has "no concerns" about the Model S' rear seat belts.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect the front seat belts and, if necessary, make any repairs for free.
What Owners Should Do: Beyond the initial email notification, Tesla did not immediately announce an official owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 844-248-3752 for more info. Tesla advised that owners who are concerned about whether their car has the problem may be able to detect the condition by "pulling very firmly on the lap portion or your seat belt with a force of at least 80 pounds. This procedure may detect an improperly attached seat belt but performing this procedure does not replace the need for an inspection by a Tesla technician."
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