Tesla Recalls 9100 Model
News agency Reuters (via HT Auto), Tesla has recalled 9,100 Model This decision has been taken due to the possibility of pieces of front and center roof cosmetic trim becoming separated from the vehicle. The administration fears that these pieces may separate if the vehicle is moving on the road, increasing the risk of an accident.
The recall involves the 2016 model year Model The report states that Tesla said a process change was made by the supplier in July 2016 to prevent the problem in later models. The company said it will test the roof trim glue on the recalled units and will reassemble the trim pieces at no cost to vehicle owners and return the vehicles.
The company had been studying the issue since 2020 and concluded that the 2020 recall remedy was not strong enough to detect cosmetic roof trim pieces that could detach due to the lack of primer. According to the report, Tesla said it is aware of about 170 reports and claims that may be related to the issue, but said it has no reports of accidents or injuries related to the recall issues.
According to recall management platform developer BizzyCar, Tesla recalled about 2.6 million vehicles due to safety concerns in the first six months of the year.
