Another investigation has been launched into Tesla: this one centering around detaching seat belts, AP News reports.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to investigate 50,000 Model X SUVs manufactured in 2022 and 2023 after receiving two complaints from Tesla owners claiming the front seat belts were not properly connected.
The seat belts are compromised of a belt linkage and pretensioners, which are connected to the seat frame and tighten before a crash. However, the complaints stated that when force was exerted on a seat belt that tightened, it detached from the seat, failing to hold back the passenger. Neither of the incidents involved an accident or collision, according to NHTSA documents.
The NHTSA has plans to investigate the automaker’s “manufacturing processes,” as well as how many have been impacted by the problem. Depending on how the investigation goes, it could potentially lead to recalls.
This is another of many investigations into complaints lodged against the automaker, some dating back to 2020. The NHTSA is currently also looking into “Teslas with partially automated driving systems,” steering wheels falling off, and faulty suspension parts.
