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Tesla recalls nearly 6,000 US cars over potentially loose bolts

The company has since taken measures to prevent loosening of the bolts in the assembly process.

Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
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Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

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Tesla Inc is recalling nearly 6,000 U.S. vehicles because brake caliper bolts could be loose, with the potential to cause a loss of tire pressure, documents made public on Wednesday show.
 
The recall covers certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. Tesla's filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it had no reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue and that the company will inspect and tighten, or replace, the caliper bolts as necessary.
 
Tesla said that loose caliper bolts could allow the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim,

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