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Tesla’s latest Model X recall isn’t just a software update (www.theverge.com)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Tesla is issuing a new recall for more than 9,000 of its Model X SUVs due to roof cosmetic trim pieces that could fly off while driving because they may have been adhered without primer. It’s the second such recall from the company to address the issue on the Model X, the first one issued in 2020, and it is again specific to early 2016 vehicle models.

Tesla often pushes software updates to address recalls, including a repeat Autopilot safety issue where it does not warn drivers effectively. But for the Model X roof issue, Tesla will need to actually take a gander at thousands of vehicles in person.

To remedy the Model X voluntary recall, Tesla Service will “test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary” for free.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There are a ton of recalls for inane things. The biggest thing is to differentiate between safety recalls and non safety recalls.

Even then safety recalls can be for seemingly minor things. My Outback had a recall because sometimes the radio would sometimes crash and take a minute to reboot. Because backup cams are mandated by federal law, and the backup camera uses the radio, if the radio doesn't work then the car has a "major safety recall".

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

All NHTSA recalls are, by definition, safety recalls. They're literally called safety recalls and they are only issued for safety defects.