Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X SUVs due to a roof trim problem. This recall applies only to vehicles from model year 2016. The problem lies with the appliques, which could come off the roof over time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration via Reuters, this makes an accident more likely.
The issue is the roof trim adhesion. The front and spine appliques are attached by urethane. Without proper primer, the adhesion could weaken, causing it to separate. That is something that would have to be taken to a service center to have it repaired properly.
Affected owners will have to visit a Tesla service center for repair. After that, the service will perform an adhesion test and refasten trim pieces to ensure the vehicle remains safe to drive at no cost to the owner.
This recall is important in that it is the second recall for this issue. The first occurred back in 2020 but did not repair the problem fully. Tesla received about 170 reports on this but no reports of any crashes or injuries.
The move by Tesla to recall Model X SUVs has brought to the fore, quality control issues that remain prevalent and which the company is struggling to get rid of once and for all this time.
