NHTSA Complaint #11615616 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11615616
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	August 15, 2024
Date Filed	September 20, 2024
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Front Driver’s Side Safety Restraint Fault" remained displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

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