NHTSA Complaint #11500802 — 2019 TESLA MODEL 3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11500802
Vehicle	2019 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 3, 2023
Date Filed	January 9, 2023
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Front Passenger Restraint System Fault message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the front passenger’s side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

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