Today, Tesla’s recall of more than 9,000 vehicles is not surprising, as the company has recalled millions of vehicles over the years, including 1.8 million just a few weeks ago.
However, while most Tesla recalls are for issues that can be fixed through software updates, this new one is noteworthy because it requires a visit to a service center.
Tesla has recalled 9,136 Model X SUVs because the roof trim could detach and increase the risk of a crash, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report (Reuters).
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“Model “. Both decals use polyurethane to adhere to the vehicle, and if the interface between the decal and the polyurethane lacks primer, the adhesion may weaken over time, causing the decal to separate from the vehicle. “
Owners of affected Teslas (all 2016 Model It takes any time.
It’s also worth noting that this is the second time these Model X vehicles have been recalled due to the same problem. The first time this happened was in 2020, but now Tesla says the fix isn’t enough to truly fix the problem.
Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles due to hood issues
According to the company, it has received approximately 170 reports and claims due to the problem. Tesla said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this issue.