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The
larger recall covers 9,136 Model X cars from the 2016 model
year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
said
https://static.nhtsa.gov/
odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V710-9316.PDF on Wednesday.
NHTSA said the front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been
adhered without first using primer, and one or both pieces of
trim may separate from the vehicle while it is being driven.
Tesla said in documents filed with the agency it learned in
September of an event involving a 2016 Model X that prompted a
company investigation into the root cause and frequency of the
condition that could create a road hazard for motorists behind
the vehicle.
Tesla will inspect the recalled vehicles and apply a retention
test. If they fail, Tesla will apply primer to remedy the
condition.
The other recall covers 401 2020 model year Tesla Model Y
vehicles with bolts connecting the front upper control arm and
steering knuckle that may not have been properly tightened. Due
to the inadequate tightening, NHTSA said the upper control arm
could detach from the steering knuckle.
Tesla said it recently learned of three vehicle repairs where
the upper control arm had separated.
It said vehicles would be inspected for proper torque and if
necessary, would be adjusted.
Tesla said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries tied to
either recall.
(Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington and Subrat Patnaik
in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur and Bernadette Baum)
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