Tesla recalls over 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt issues

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, and now there's another to add to its list. The company is recalling 125,227 vehicles due to a problem with the seat belt warning system,. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , the driver could be unbuckled, and the warning light and chime still might not activate. This malfunction violates federal safety requirements and could increase a person's injury risk.

The affected models span the last decade, comprising some of the 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. To fix the issue, Tesla will change the sensor from depending on seat weight to whether the buckle is plugged in and the car is turned on. An over-the-air update should begin in June.from 2023 due to a software issue that prevented the backup camera from working when the car is in reverse .

 

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