Tesla is recalling 9,136 Mannequin X sports activities utility automobiles from the 2016 mannequin yr over a trim on the roof that might separate, rising the chance of a crash, the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) mentioned. Autos affected by this recall embody these from the beginning of manufacturing by July 31, 2016. The automobiles in query have been recalled again in 2020 for the same concern, however as time went on, Tesla decided the unique repair could not have been ample.
This marks a uncommon bodily recall for the Austin, Texas-based automaker, which often fixes points in its automobiles by over-the-air software program updates.
Tesla recalled almost 2.6 million automobiles as a consequence of security issues within the first six months of the yr, solely behind Ford Motor which has recalled about 3.6 million automobiles within the U.S., based on recall administration platform developer Bizzycar.
“The entrance and heart roof beauty trim items could also be adhered to the car with out primer. In consequence, one or each items of trim could separate from the car,” the U.S. auto security regulator mentioned in a letter dated Aug. 20.
If the trim’s adhesion to the floor lacks primer, the half may separate from the car over time, making a highway hazard and rising the chance of a crash, NHTSA’s security recall report mentioned.
“Previous to separating, an applique with out primer could create a detectable noise contained in the cabin for both a brief or extended time period. Individually, the client could observe the applique coming free,” Tesla studies in NHTSA’s documentation.
The letter mentioned the EV maker will check adhesion of the roof trim and reattach the trim items as essential for gratis to homeowners of the automobiles.
Materials from Reuters was used on this report.