Tesla faces another recall as its stock continues to plummet.
Tesla Recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks Amid Plummeting Stock
Tesla is not having a good year. CNN reports the automotive manufacturer’s shares have dropped over 40% just since January amid a hailstorm of protests against the company’s CEO Elon Musk’s controversial and consequential foray into politics. Making matters stickier, Tesla’s Cybertrucks, notorious for their many safety issues, are plagued with recalls. Most recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of the Cybertrucks due to faulty exterior panels that could cause crashes. Read on for all the details.
What’s Wrong With the Tesla Cybertrucks?
The NHTSA brief cautions that the impacted Cybertrucks may leave road hazards in their wake. “The cant rail, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel, can delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” the brief says. And if these detached panels land on the road, they increase the risk of a crash.
This Tesla recall is the eighth Cybertruck recall so far. While some of the recalls target smaller issues than others, all of them should be taken seriously. For example, an earlier Cybertruck recall concerned trunk beds that weren’t attached properly. So, you should read each announcement carefully to ensure that you’re getting the right problems addressed.
If you’re a Cybertruck owner, be mindful of this problem so that you don’t endanger yourself or others on the road. If you live somewhere where there are several Cybertrucks around, keep a lookout for these dropped panels when you’re driving around town.
Which Cybertrucks Are Tesla Recalling?
According to the NHTSA brief, the Tesla recall includes 46,096 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. Tesla will be mailing out owner letters in mid-May 2025, so if you own a 2024 or 2025 Cybertruck, refrain from driving your vehicle as much as possible until you can get the problem repaired. If you’re friends with a Cybertruck owner, make sure that they’re aware of the recall so that they can take the appropriate steps to protect themselves and the people around them.
Is There a Proposed Fix?
Tesla says that service centers will replace the faulty cant rail assembly at no cost to customers. Make an appointment as soon as possible; having your car fall apart mid-drive is bad enough, but contributing to road debris also endangers the other drivers on the road with you.
If you want further information, you can call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Clarify that you’re asking about recall number SB-25-10-001. You can also reach the NHTSA at 888-327-4236. Their number for this recall is 25V170000.
