Tesla is recalling approximately 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a safety risk involving the exterior trim panel by the windshield potentially detaching while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlighted that the issue stems from the environmental vulnerability of the structural adhesive. Although there have been warranty claims, no injuries or crashes have occurred. Tesla plans to use a more durable adhesive and a nut to secure the panel. This is the eighth recall for the Cybertruck, indicating ongoing quality control challenges despite high sales in the electric truck market.
The problem with the panel occurs because the structural adhesive that holds it in place on the vehicle is susceptible to environmental embrittlement.
Tesla will fix Cybertrucks covered by the recall at no cost to owners by using a different structural adhesive not prone to environmental embrittlement.
Many of its past problems have been fixed using an over-the-air software update, but some have required owners to bring their EVs in for service.
The new recall is the eighth for Tesla's Cybertruck - a vehicle which is outselling other electric trucks but has underperformed Tesla CEO Elon Musk's hopes for its success.
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