The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall affecting over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a potential detachment of exterior side panels, posing a road hazard. This eighth recall since deliveries began involves replacing the faulty cant rail assembly with a reinforced design using an improved adhesive resistant to environmental factors. Tesla will conduct the repairs free of charge, with owner notifications mailed on May 19, 2025. The recall encompasses all 2024 and 2025 model years.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck, a vehicle touted as Elon Musk’s visionary masterpiece, is facing a massive recall. The reason? Trim pieces, and in some cases, entire panels, are detaching from the vehicle. This isn’t just a minor cosmetic issue; it points to serious flaws in the Cybertruck’s build quality.
The scale of the problem is staggering; it’s a recall impacting the vast majority of Cybertrucks produced. This isn’t a situation where a few isolated incidents prompted a limited recall. The sheer number of affected vehicles underscores the severity of the manufacturing defects.
This recall highlights Tesla’s larger issue with quality control. Tesla already leads the pack in US vehicle recalls, with millions of vehicles recalled in 2024 alone.… Continue reading
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