http://insideevs.com/tesla-recalls-90000-model-s-electric-cars-possible-seatbelt-issue/
Tesla Recalls All 90,000 Model S Electric Cars Over Possible Seatbelt Issue
[November 20, 2015] Eric Loveday
Tesla Motors is conducting a voluntary recall of every Model S it ever made.
The recall is linked to one report of a front seat belt not being properly
connected.
Tesla issued this statement in an email earlier today:
“Tesla recently found a Model S in Europe with a front seat belt that
was not properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
“This vehicle was not involved in a crash and there were no injuries.
However, in the event of a crash, a seat belt in this condition would not
provide full protection. First and foremost, we care about your safety.”
Tesla became aware of the possible problem just two weeks ago when a Model S
owner in Europe discovered that as she turned to speak to a rear-seat
passenger, her seatbelt became disconnected.
Tesla immediately inspected thousands of [vehicles] and must have found
fault with at least some of them, so the automaker issued the recall.
The chain of events is described as follows by a Tesla rep:
“In early November, a customer sitting in the front passenger seat
turned to speak with occupants in the rear and the seat belt became
disconnected. The seat belt is anchored to the outboard lap pretensioner
through two anchor plates that are bolted together. The bolt that was
supposed to tie the two anchors together wasn’t properly assembled.”
All Model S owners/lessees are being advised to bring their cars in for
inspection.
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-20/tesla-to-recall-90-000-model-s-cars-to-check-front-seat-belts
Tesla Recalls All 90,000 Model S Cars to Check Seat Belts
November 20, 2015 ... Tesla was alerted to the seat belt issue by a customer
in Europe two weeks ago and moved to inspect 3,000 vehicles and its assembly
process. The Palo Alto, California-based company said it has found no other
issues, but wants owners to bring their cars in to make sure the seat belts
are properly connected. They are being advised to book an appointment for
the inspections ...
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/11/20/tesla-motors-seat-belt-recall-model-s-electric-vehicles/76108486/
Tesla recalls all Model S cars to fix seat belt issue
[November 20, 2015] ... The company said it has “no concerns” about
seatbelts in the car’s back seat ...
...
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/20/tesla-recalling-90000-model-s-sedans-due-to-possible-seat-belt-defect.html
Tesla recalling 90,000 Model S sedans due to possible seat belt defect
[November 20, 2015] ... Tesla may send service technicians to customers if
necessary, a spokesman said ... Fixing an improperly installed belt assembly
will take about six minutes, Tesla officials said ...
...
http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2015/11/20/tesla-model-s-recall-does-not-faze-executive/76118372/
Tesla Model S recall does not faze executive
November 20, 2015 General Motors expects to get its Chevrolet Bolt electric
vehicle to the market before the Tesla Model 3, but O'Connell said he is not
worried about competition ...
...
http://www.wired.com/2015/11/teslas-model-s-seatbelt-recall/
Tesla's Model S Seat Belt Recall Isn't Actually a Big Deal
11.20.15 Every success, failure, and tweet from CEO Elon Musk is fodder for
more media attention (guilty), so it's easy to see why the electric car
maker is eager to get ...
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