Over 817,000 Cars Recalled by TX Auto Maker For Seat Belt Chime

This is the 9th recall by Tesla since October, and while it doesn't sound too serious, it's the latest in an ongoing series of issues for the Austin, Texas-based car maker.

Last month, Tesla announced that they wouldn't be rolling out any new models in 2022, due to a national computer chip shortage.

According to CBS News, Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States because the seat belt reminder chimes may not sound when the vehicles are started if the driver hasn't buckled up.

Affected Vehicles

The recall affects the following models, according to documents posted by safety regulators.

2021-2022 Model S sedan
Model X SUV
2017-2022 Model 3 sedan
2020-2022 Model Y SUV

Federal motor vehicle safety laws require the chimes to go off when vehicles are started, with the sound stopping when front belts are buckled.

Tesla Moving Ahead in Texas

None of the recalls seem to be slowing the company down.

Reuters is reporting Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has applied for a permit to extend its existing Austin-based car factory to produce cathodes for battery manufacturing, according to city filings and a spokeswoman for the City of Austin's development services department.

Put These 7 Things in Your Vehicle and Stay Safe This Winter in Central Texas

Let's take a look at some of the best-rated emergency items to keep in your car or truck, where you can find them, and how much they cost.

Bet You Didn't Know: 10 Bizarre Texas Laws Still on the Books

Many states still have strange laws on the books that aren’t enforced or taken seriously anymore, and Texas is no exception.

Most of these laws are just funny now, but at one time, there was a valid (or at least somewhat valid) reason for them to exist.

Texas has plenty of strange rules and regulations that you could technically be prosecuted for if you violate them, since they've never been amended. Some of these are only for specific cities and not state-wide, but all of them are pretty odd!

Let's take a look at 10 of the weirdest ones in the Lone Star State.

10 "Outside the Box" Ideas for Valentine's day

Celebrating Valentine's Day can be as simple as a nice card, flowers and a box of chocolates but if the expectation is for something bigger, and more creative, this list might help.

Although there is nothing wrong with dinner and a movie, let's take that idea a little further. Keep in mind, some pre-planning may be in order here but literally the sky is the limit.

There are so many ways to say "I Love You" to that special someone and for the sake of the "Outside the Box' definition, let's go with anything other than dinner and a movie.