Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X SUVs due to unsafe seats

According to foreign media reports, Tesla Electric Vehicle Company issued a "voluntary recall" notice on Thursday (12th) local time in the United States, recalling approximately 11,000 Model X electric SUVs produced between 2016 and 2017 on the grounds that the seats were not safe enough in the event of a collision.

The recall involves some Model X vehicles produced between October 28, 2016 and August 16, 2017. The problem lies in the cables connecting the second-row folding seats. Improper adjustment of the cables can cause the second-row seat backs to move forward in the event of an accident, increasing the possibility of injury to passengers.

It’s worth noting that Tesla has not received any reports of owners being injured as a result of this issue, but rather discovered the problem during internal testing.

Fixing this problem is as simple as adjusting the cables correctly, no additional parts are required. Tesla estimates that it will take about 10 minutes to fix this problem. Owners can get help at a Tesla Service Center or through Tesla's mobile repair service.

During this time, Tesla recommends not having two adults sitting in the second-row seats at the same time. Child seats can still be used, and because the LATCH system attaches to the base of the seat rather than its back, you can still fit an adult or two children in these seats without worrying about it.

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