Tesla Reportedly Settles Model X California Lemon Lawsuit
Tesla has reportedly settled a California Lemon lawsuit involving a Model X.
It was reported in late May that Barrett Lyon had filed a Lemon lawsuit claiming that his Model X was filled with issues, such as the doors doing “weird, wicked things.” Lyon, who owns a Tesla Roadster and a Tesla Model S believed the Model X was rushed to market, adding that the Auto Pilot feature posed danger in the rain.
Fortune reports a settlement has been reached and the American electric automaker has agreed to take the Model X back from Lyon. Both Lyon and Tesla have confirmed that the vehicle is now back in Tesla’s possession.
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Lyon is hardly the only Tesla Model X owner that has experienced issues with their new all-electric SUV. It’s unclear how many other owners are seeking refunds from Tesla, but there have been numerous other reports of lengthy list of problems ranging from fitment issues to malfunctioning doors.
It all calls to question on whether Tesla will be able to get its quality up to par before it starts producing the Model 3, which is aimed at a much lower price point and will be the automaker’s first mass-produced model.
[Source: Fortune]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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