Tesla, Elon Musk's company, will recall nearly 6,000 vehicles in the United States because some brake caliper mounting bolts could be loose, which could cause a loss of tire pressure, according to documents released Wednesday.
The procedure involves Model 3 vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2021, and Model Y vehicles assembled between 2020 and 2021.
The document that Tesla submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that it has no reports of collisions or injuries related to the matter and that
Tesla said the loose bolts could cause the brake caliper to separate and make contact with the wheel rim, which could cause a loss of tire pressure in "very rare circumstances."
The company said that in the "unlikely event" that the car is damaged due to a loose or missing bolt it will arrange a transfer to the nearest service center for repair.
In late May, it was announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also plans to remove the Top Safety Pick + designation from the Model 3 for vehicles manufactured after April 27, a spokesperson confirmed, adding that it plans to evaluate the new. Tesla system.
This was due to Tesla's decision to remove radar sensors from two of its vehicles in the United States, costing it the best safety ratings from a highly influential insurance industry group: Consumer Reports magazine.
With information from Reuters
