"This vehicle was not involved in a crash and there were no injuries," the company explained in an email to owners. "However, in the event of a crash, a seat belt in this condition would not provide full protection. First and foremost, we care about your safety."

Tesla says that this is the only vehicle it's aware of with the defect. After inspecting over 3,000 vehicles, it decided to take the proactive approach with a voluntary recall to perform a safety check just to be sure. Customers with affected vehicles can book an appointment online or contact their local service center to schedule the free inspection.

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