Tesla Recalls 2016 Model X Vehicles for Roof Trim Adhesion Defect
Tesla is recalling 2016 Model X vehicles because roof trim pieces may lack primer and separate, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may have been adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.
Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 9,136 vehicles.
Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.
The recalled product
- Product
- TESLA MODEL X
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Body / Trim
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,136
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MODEL X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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