NHTSA Complaint #10909416 — 2015 TESLA MODEL S

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10909416
Vehicle 2015 TESLA MODEL S
Component SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 1,200 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

FRONT SEAT-BELTS FIXED TO WALL OF CAR (NOT 3 POSITION FOR DRIVER HEIGHT). FOR ANYONE 5'5'' OR LESS THIS PUTS THE BELT AGAINST THE SIDE OF THROAT, MEANING INSTANT DEATH IN BAD COLLISION. HAVE TO MANUALLY MOVE IT OVER TO SHOULDER BLADE EVERY 5 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. CAR RECENTLY TOTALED. I WOULD BE DEAD IF HAD NOT MOVED BELT AWAY FROM NECK 3 MINUTES EARLIER. TESLA SAYS THEY TESTED IT IN SHORT PEOPLE...BUT OBVIOUSLY NOT WITH CARS IN MOTION. MULTIPLE CONCERNS ON THE INTERNET. TESLA IGNORED MY COMPLAINTS. THEY HAVE FIXED IT ON THEIR NEW 2016 MODEL WITH GULL-WINGS....3 POSITIONS LIKE MOST CARS. HAVE DONE NOTHING FOR 2015 85S MODEL. NEEDS RECALL! SHORT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE THEIR CAROTID ARTERY RIPPED OUT IN A COLLISION.

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