Musk Responds to Cybertruck Panel Gap Issue Highlighted by MKBHD
Elon Musk clarifies that the Cybertruck's door panel gap, noted by YouTuber Marques Brownlee as the worst he's seen, is a minor issue fixable in minutes.
- Elon Musk addressed concerns over a Cybertruck door panel gap after tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee highlighted it as the worst he's seen in a production vehicle.
- Musk explained that the issue, affecting about 15 Cybertrucks, was due to a loosened door striker, not a 'door fit' problem, and is easily fixable within 5 minutes at a service center.
- Despite Musk's reassurance, the panel gap issue has sparked discussions among Tesla enthusiasts, with some expressing embarrassment and calling for a focus on quality.
- The Cybertruck's stainless steel body, prone to curving and requiring extreme accuracy in measurements, has been a challenge for Tesla, with Musk emphasizing the need for precision.
- Marques Brownlee, a prominent figure in the EV space, has previously criticized other EV models, making his observations on the Cybertruck particularly noteworthy.