NHTSA Investigates Tesla Model X Seatbelt Attachments

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the front seatbelt attachments of model year 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X SUVs. The investigation applies to about 50,000 Model X vehicles, but the problem has been found on only two. The pretensioners were not properly secured during assembly, causing them to become disconnected from the seat frame. NHTSA is investigating to determine if this is a more widespread issue. If a recall is required, it would probably require manual work by a Tesla technician. Tesla is already facing NHTSA investigations into its Autopilot and “Full Self Driving” driver assistance system and for steering wheels that came loose.