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Tesla Recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks Over Detaching Panel Hazard

The recall, affecting nearly all Cybertrucks produced, addresses a defect in the cant rail panel caused by adhesive failure.

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk stands in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla's Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, in 2019. On Thursday, Tesla announced a recall of more than 46,000 Cybertrucks due to concerns that a cosmetic exterior trim panel could detach, creating a potential road hazard. 
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Overview

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing states that the cant rail panel may detach, posing a road hazard.
  • The recall includes all 2024 and 2025 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.
  • Tesla plans to replace the faulty cant rail assembly with improved adhesive and a clamping mechanism at no cost to owners.
  • Deliveries have been paused, with the fix expected to be implemented in production starting March 21, 2025.
  • This marks the Cybertruck's eighth recall since its launch in December 2023, highlighting ongoing quality control challenges.