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NHTSA recall 22V798000

Seat Belts · Tesla, Inc.

October 21, 2022report date
24,064units affected
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What's wrong: 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.

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

The fix: Tesla service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V798000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.