EV giant Tesla Inc TSLA is recalling 9,136 Model X vehicles in the U.S. owing to concerns that the cosmetic trim pieces on the vehicle roof may separate and pose a risk to fellow drivers on the road.
What Happened: The recall population includes only model year 2016 Model X SUVs. The cosmetic trim prices on the front and center roof of the vehicles may be attached without primer and may subsequently separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other drivers on the roads and increasing the probability of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
As for a solution, Tesla service will test the adhesion of the trims and reattach the pieces as required, free of any cost to the customer, the auto safety regulator said. The company may also replace the trims if required.
Why It Matters: Tesla recalled these vehicles before in 2020 but is issuing a recall once again after determining that…
