What happened to Tesla Model 3 seat belts?
ELON Musk’s Tesla vehicles have increased in popularity due to their high-end amenities and eco-friendly business model.
Some models of the electric vehicle are facing a recall due to seatbelt issues, according to the company.
What happened to Tesla Model 3 seat belts?
The Model 3 (2018-2020) and the 2019-2020 Model Y vehicles are facing a recall because fasteners that secure the front seat belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
The recall affects nearly 5,530 vehicles that were imported to China.
Additionally, the Model Y cars from 2019-2021 also have a separate recall because fasteners that secure the left and right second-row seat belt retractors may also not be properly attached.
The second Model Y recall affects about 2,166 vehicles.
What did Tesla say about the seat belts?
Tesla informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the recall and said it was not aware of any crashes or accidents regarding the seat belt issues.
They also assured that they would inspect, fix, and replace the fasteners should they need to be changed, saying: “The unlikely event that damage to the b-pillar hole threads and/or top loop is found during the inspection, Tesla Service will repair the hole threads and/or replace the top loop."
It is unclear how long the repairs or recall will last.
Tesla’s Model 3 has ranked among the three best-selling electric cars in mainland China after unveiling the model to the public in 2020.
When was the last Tesla recall?
over fears parts of their roofs could fly off while driving.
According to the , the recall covered 9,136 Model X vehicles made between Sept. 17, 2015, and July 31, 2016.
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In the notice, Tesla said the parts were located at the front of the roof just behind the windshield and at the center of the roof between the upper falcon door roof glass.
However, they estimated only 10 percent of the models had trims that were incorrectly applied.
The company claimed to have discovered the problem in September when it learned of a “field event” involving a 2016 Model X with missing trim.