Tesla to recall more than 9,000 Model X SUVs over faulty roof trim
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AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X sport utility vehicles over a trim on the roof that could separate, increasing the risk of a crash, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has said.
This marks a rare physical recall for the Austin, Texas-based automaker, which usually fixes issues in its vehicles through over-the-air software updates.
Tesla recalled nearly 2.6 million vehicles due to safety concerns in the first six months of 2024, behind only Ford Motor, which has recalled about 3.6 million vehicles in the US, according to recall management platform developer Bizzycar.
“The front and centre roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle,” the US auto safety regulator said in a letter dated Aug 20.
If the trim’s adhesion to the surface lacks primer, the part could separate from the vehicle over time, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, the NHTSA’s safety recall report said.
The letter said Tesla will test adhesion of the roof trim and reattach the trim pieces as necessary at no cost to owners of the vehicles. REUTERS
