Editor’s note: This story has been updated with details about model years affected and recent Tesla recalls.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday that EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling over 125,000 of its car models due to issues with the deployment of seat belt warnings.
What Happened: The NHTSA reported that the seat belt warning light and audible chime, which remind the driver to use the safety feature, might not activate as intended if the driver is not belted. This increases the risk of injury in case of a crash. To resolve this issue, Tesla will deploy a ...