Tesla recalls Model X: Roof panels come off

Tesla service centers will check the panels to determine if they are installed correctly.

9,000 Tesla Model X SUVs from the 2016 model year are being recalled because the cosmetic panels on the roof can detach from the vehicle in motion. This can cause serious accidents in other vehicles.

one of the problematic panels is located where the windshield meets the roof, and the other is further between the Model X's unique "hawk" door hinges. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, no primer was used prior to placing these panels. automobile. Without a primer, the adhesion of the panels to the vehicle may loosen and they may come off.

On the other hand, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explained that drivers may hear abnormal noise coming from the area of ​​the panels while driving and that one or both panels may be visibly loose.

The cars entering this recall are Tesla Model Xs, manufactured between September 17, 2015 and July 31, 2016.

Tesla service centers will check the panels to determine if they are installed correctly. Otherwise, before installing the panels, they will apply a primer, and the service will be completely free.

Owners will be notified mid-January 2021. Owners can also contact Tesla Customer Service at 877-798-3752 to set up an appointment. NHTSA campaign number: 20V710. Tesla's own number for this review is SB-20-12-005.

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