NHTSA Complaint #11474035 — 2022 TESLA MODEL 3

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11474035
Vehicle	2022 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 8, 2022
Date Filed	July 15, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

When seat is wet or damp (from a wet water bottle or sweat), passenger restraint light comes on and system is confirmed to not work properly when that happens.

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