Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ:TSLA)China unit has initiated a recall of 271 of their Model S and Model X units due to issues affecting the vehicle’s seat belts and cameras.
The recall affects 234 Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between February 5 and May 16, 2023. The reason for the recall is due to a problem during the production or after-sale service, where the first-row seat belts and pretensioners were disassembled and not properly reconnected to the pretensioner anchors as per the required specifications.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has pointed out that in the event of a collision, the affected Model S and Model X vehicles' seat belts may not function as effective restraints, posing a safety risk to occupants.
To resolve the issue and ensure the safety of the owners, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) will conduct inspections on the first-row seat belts and pretensioner anchor points of the impacted vehicles, and this inspection will be performed at no cost to the owners. If any non-compliance with the design specifications is discovered, the connections will be reinstalled correctly. Additionally, if necessary, the entire seat belt assembly will be replaced to ensure proper functioning and safety.
The recall also covers 37 Model S and Model X that were manufactured between January 17 and July 11, 2023. The affected vehicles are experiencing problems with their front view camera installation, failing to meet the pitch angle design requirements. This issue could result in the active safety features and driver alerts not functioning properly, posing a safety risk.
To address the camera fault in these vehicles, Tesla will perform complimentary checks on the front view camera's pitch angle for all owners. There will be no cost involved in this inspection. If any camera angles are found to deviate from the specified requirements, they will be adjusted and corrected accordingly.
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