Tesla Model S, Model X (2021-2023): Seat belts
Recall 23V488000 · Jul 14, 2023 · Tesla, Inc.
15,869
vehicles affected
15,869
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V488000
- Date
- Jul 14, 2023
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,869
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
What can happen
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V488000?
2 models: Tesla Model S (2021-2023), Tesla Model X (2021-2023), about 15,869 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V488000?
Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this.
What can happen?
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.