REC-005087

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0 TESLA S Sedan

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: TESLA MOTORS AUSTRALIA, PTY LTD

Recall date: 22 November 2015

Defect

The seat belt in one of the front seats may not be properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

Hazard

If the seat belt is not properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner and a crash were to occur, the seat belt might be unable to properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts for proper attachment to the outboard lap pretensioner. If the front belts are not properly connected, Tesla will reassemble them to ensure the proper connection. The inspection will take a few minutes, and the inspection and any repairs if required will be performed at no cost to the customer. All customers are asked to either schedule an appointment online or directly visit a Tesla service centre.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — TESLA MOTORS AUSTRALIA, PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005087