Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is recalling 870 imported Model X electric vehicles in China due to potential safety issues, according to a statement posted on the website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Friday. The recall impacts Model X vehicles manufactured between March 16, 2016, and July 31, 2016. This action comes after a previous recall issued in November 2020 concerning the same issue.
The problem stems from roof trim panels that may have insufficient primer, potentially causing them to detach from the vehicle over time. This poses a significant safety risk for drivers and passengers. Tesla will initiate the recall on October 8th. The company plans to inspect affected vehicles and conduct a tension test on the roof trim panels. If the panels fail the test, they will be replaced and re-installed with primer at no cost to vehicle owners.
This latest recall is part of a series of recalls Tesla has issued throughout the past year. Last week, the company recalled over 9,000 Model X vehicles in the U.S. due to concerns about roof trim pieces potentially detaching and endangering other drivers. This recall also involved Model X vehicles from the 2016 model year. Earlier, in May, Tesla recalled over 125,000 vehicles in the U.S. to address seat belt warning issues. The recall arose from a malfunction in the seat belt warning light and chime, which could fail to activate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Furthermore, in June, the company recalled more than 11,000 Cybertrucks due to concerns that the sail applique might detach while driving, posing a risk to other motorists. Nearly 12,000 Cybertrucks were also recalled due to windshield wiper flaws. In another major recall this month, Tesla recalled 1.7 million vehicles in China over concerns that the front trunk might open while driving, obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall encompassed multiple models, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y.
Tesla’s stock closed at $206.28 on Thursday, up 0.26% for the day. In pre-market trading, the stock rose by 1.48%. Despite this recent gain, Tesla’s stock has declined by 16.96% year to date, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
