Tesla announced a recall affecting over 46,000 Cybertrucks produced between November 2023 and February 2025 due to a defect in a stainless steel trim panel that may detach and pose road hazards. Unlike typical software-related recalls, this issue requires physical repairs at Tesla service centers. Complaints surfaced on social media, leading to a halt in Cybertruck production. Experts express surprise at the glue-related recall, given that adhesive use in automotive design is common and typically reliable.
Tesla's recent recall of nearly all Cybertrucks highlights potential safety issues with adhesive-based components, necessitating in-person repairs and raising industry concerns about glue use in vehicle construction.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Tesla's recall due to a risk of a stainless steel trim panel detaching from the vehicle, increasing road hazard risks.
Industry experts are surprised by the recall concerning glue failures, pointing out that adhesive use in modern vehicle construction is well-known and widely accepted among leading car manufacturers.
Dale Harrow from the Royal College of Art noted that, while gluing panels is effective for lighter construction, the issues seen with Cybertruck's trim raise legitimate safety concerns.
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