Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V045000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/1/2022 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 817,143 |
| Completion Rate | 97.58% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Issue
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Consequence Summary
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
