Recall 15V780000: 2012–2015 Tesla Model S

Report received

Nov 23, 2015

Manufacturer

Tesla Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected

59,415vehicles

Model years

2012–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Tesla Model S61 complaints
• 2013 Tesla Model S461 complaints
• 2014 Tesla Model S367 complaints
• 2015 Tesla Model S669 complaints