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Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Detaching Exterior Panels

The recall of 46,096 vehicles addresses a defect in adhesive used for stainless steel panels, marking the Cybertruck's eighth recall since its 2023 launch.

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With Elon Musk struggling as Tesla CEO, President Trump opted to help by using the White House as a platform to sell Americans on Teslas.
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. 
FILE PHOTO: A person sits inside a Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla showroom in New York City, U.S., January 2, 2025. REUTERS/Adam Gray/File Photo

Overview

  • Tesla is recalling all Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and February 2025 due to a defect in the cant rail adhesive, which can lead to panel detachment while driving.
  • The recall affects 46,096 vehicles, representing nearly all Cybertrucks delivered to date, and requires in-shop repairs rather than over-the-air updates.
  • Tesla will replace the cant rail adhesive with a more durable material and reinforce the panels with a stud-and-nut mechanism to prevent future detachment.
  • The defect, exacerbated by cold weather conditions, has resulted in 151 warranty claims but no reported crashes or injuries.
  • This recall is the latest in a series of challenges for Tesla, including declining stock value, production delays, and public scrutiny of CEO Elon Musk's dual role as a political advisor.