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Tesla Recalls Over 46,000 Cybertrucks Due to Safety Defect

The recall addresses a detaching exterior panel that poses a road hazard, affecting nearly all Cybertrucks sold in the U.S. since late 2023.

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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. 
Nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks have been recalled by a US safety regulator due to a driving hazard

Overview

  • The recall involves the cant rail, a stainless steel exterior trim panel, which can detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
  • All 2024 and 2025 model-year Cybertrucks manufactured from November 2023 to February 2025 are affected, totaling 46,096 vehicles.
  • Tesla will replace the defective panels free of charge using a stronger adhesive and additional mechanical reinforcements.
  • The defect was first identified in January 2025, with Tesla receiving 151 warranty claims but no reports of crashes, injuries, or fatalities linked to the issue.
  • This marks the eighth recall for the Cybertruck, compounding Tesla's challenges, including declining stock value, quality control concerns, and backlash against CEO Elon Musk's political activities.