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Safety recall · 22V798000

Seat belts: anchorage Tesla recall

Tesla reported this recall to NHTSA on October 21, 2022. It covers about 24,064 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
22V798000
Reported
Oct 21, 2022
Vehicles
24,064
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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.

The risk

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. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Tesla dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V798000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2017 Tesla Model 32716A
2018 Tesla Model 31,03919D
2019 Tesla Model 362322C
2020 Tesla Model 345521C
2021 Tesla Model 367722D
2022 Tesla Model 377418D

Questions

Is the 22V798000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Tesla's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V798000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V798000 announced?

Tesla reported it to NHTSA on October 21, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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