Tesla Recalls Over 125,000 Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Warning System Fault
A software update will address the malfunction that prevents seat belt reminders from activating as required by federal safety standards.
- The recall affects Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles from various model years between 2012 and 2024.
- Tesla will release an over-the-air software update in June to fix the issue at no cost to owners.
- The malfunction involves the seat belt warning light and chime not activating when the driver is unbelted.
- Tesla has identified 104 warranty claims potentially related to the problem but no known crashes or injuries.
- This recall adds to Tesla's extensive recall history, including recent issues with Autopilot and Cybertruck models.
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