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Tesla Model 3 rear seat belts may be reassembled incorrectly

NHTSA campaign 22V798000 · Reported Oct 21, 2022 · Tesla, Inc.

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A seat belt anchor that was put back together incorrectly can keep the belt from doing its job in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V798000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 21, 2022
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 vehicles. On these cars, the buckle for the left seat belt in the second row and the anchor for the middle seat belt in the second row may have been put back together incorrectly during a service visit. Tesla Service will inspect the seat belt anchors and put them back together properly where that is needed. The work is done at no cost to the owner.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included. 2. Contact Tesla Service to have the seat belt anchors inspected, or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. 3. The inspection and repair are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V798000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2018 Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model 3
2021 Tesla Model 3
2022 Tesla Model 3

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Seat Belt Recalls Cover Loose Attachments and Missing Warnings · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.