Tesla Model S (2013) – 15V780000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

TESLA

Model Of Vehicle

MODEL S

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

15V780000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Tesla Motors, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20120531

End Of Manufacture

20151112

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

59415

Date Owners Notified

20151214

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Date Report Received

20151123

Make Campaign Number

SB-15-20-002

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard