Austin, TX – September 7, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 9,136 2016 Tesla Model X SUVs whose roof trims may detach and fall onto the road, endangering other motorists and upping the risk of a crash and injury.
Tesla already attempted to address the issue back in 2020 but was unsuccessful.
Recall summary
These electric SUVs have two pieces of trim on their roofs, one above the windshield and the other between the front and rear doors. In the affected vehicles, the trim was not properly glued during production and could separate from the car while driving.
Recall risks
All risks posed by fly-away trims or body panels are described in this Mercedes-Benz recall.
Warning signs
Besides noticing trim separation, the driver may also hear wind noises while driving.
Background of the recall
After completing the 2020 recall, Tesla became aware of the trim detaching in a repaired vehicle. Leading up to the present recall, Tesla received “40 warranty claims, 6 field reports, and 125 service reports” about the separation.
No injuries or crashes have been reported.
Other Tesla recalls
Last month, Tesla recalled almost 2 million vehicles, including Model Xs, whose hoods would open while driving.
Separately, the manufacturer is being investigated by the U.S. government over alleged steering loss.
The repair
Dealers will put trim adhesion to the test and glue the pieces back on free of charge.
Owners will be notified on October 14, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 9,000 Model X SUVs are affected by this Tesla fly-away trim recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
