NHTSA recall record

Model Y retractor recall — NHTSA campaign 21V388000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors…

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21V388000official record ID
May 25, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V388000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmTesla, Inc.
ComponentSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Report dateMay 25, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

Potential consequence

Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

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.safercar.gov.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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