Overview
- A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing says an incorrect surface primer used to attach the optional light bar can weaken adhesion and allow the unit to fall off.
- The recall covers Cybertrucks built from Nov. 13, 2023 to Nov. 5, 2024, and Tesla reports 619 warranty claims and one field report with no known crashes or injuries.
- Service centers will inspect affected vehicles and either replace the light bar or add a bracket for a positive mechanical attachment, using adhesive tape as needed, at no charge.
- Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on Dec. 26, and drivers may notice a loose fit, a visible gap at the windshield, or cabin noise as symptoms.
- The action affects roughly 10% of the approximately 63,619 Cybertrucks on the road, with reporting citing technician mix-ups between BetaPrime and BetaSeal primers during installation.