Due to a potential health risks involving an roof section that is separate while driving, Tesla has issued a recall for almost all Cybertrucks on the road.
More than 46, 000 Cybertrucks, covering model years 2024 and 2025, are subject to the recall, which is the eighth for the vehicle since deliveries began in late 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) on Thursday.
The can road assembly, which is located between the glass and the roofing on both sides, is what the news agency AP claims is responsible for the issue. The screen is adhered to the panel using a fundamental adhesive, which the NHTSA found to be “environmental embrittlement” resilient.
The board may be dangerous to other drivers if it breaks while the car is moving, increasing the risk of collisions. Tesla may provide a complimentary fix by adding reinforcements and replacing the adhesive with a stronger one.
According to a document filed with the NHTSA, Tesla became conscious of the flaw in first 2025 and has since received at least 151 insurance claims that may be related to the issue. The New York Times reported that the business is” certainly aware of any incidents, fatalities, injuries that are or may be related to the issue.”
Tesla users will be notified by mail starting on May 19 and Tesla has assured them that they can continue operating their vehicles until a company interview is scheduled for the required maintenance.
In addition, films that have gone viral on social media showing persons quickly taking the panels off of Cybertrucks with their hands have drawn more criticism of the design of the vehicle.
Tesla has recently experienced a number of health issues with the Cybertruck, and this understand is its most recent loss. The vehicle has been recalled in the last 15 months because of issues like a hooked accelerator pedal, diminished drive-force, and damaged windshield wipers.
According to an electrical inverter problem that may cause the tires to lose power, Tesla recently recalled the Cybertruck in November 2024.
Tesla has been having issues with declining share prices and increased attention of its CEO Elon Musk’s participation in government legislation, aside from the understand.
Tesla’s stock has fallen by nearly 42 % this year, partially as a result of the backlash over Musk’s participation in the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Some Tesla proprietors have responded by selling their cars, while others have engaged in more violent protests, such as vandalizing shops and Tesla automobiles.
According to AP, Molotov cocktails have been thrown at Tesla properties in subsequent incidents, including charging stations that have been set on fire.
In South Carolina, a gentleman was detained for setting fire to Tesla charging stations, while in Colorado, a female was charged last month with supposedly attacking Tesla showrooms.
