In the U.S., safety authorities have recalled nearly every Cybertruck in service, the eighth recall of Tesla vehicles since they began shipping to customers just over a year ago.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall affecting more than 46,000 Cybertruck vehicles, warning that the outer panel that runs along the left and right sides of the windshield could peel off while driving, creating a hazard for other drivers and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
The NHTSA report states that a stainless steel strip, known as a guide beam, is located between the windshield and the roof on both sides and is attached to the truck's structure with a special adhesive.
NHTSA says the adhesive is “environmentally non-brittle” and is further strengthened.
Tesla will replace the panel free of charge. Notification letters to owners are expected to be sent out on May 19.
The recall affects 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles, including all 2024 and 2025 model years produced between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.
The NHTSA order states that Tesla became aware of the problem earlier this year.
In recent days, videos have become popular on social media showing people removing panels from the Cybertruck by hand.
The Cybertruck, which Tesla will begin delivering in late 2023, has already been recalled eight times in the past 15 months over safety issues, including one in November in which a failure in the electric inverter may have caused a loss of power to the drive wheels.
Last April, the futuristic trucks were recalled to fix problems with the gas pedals, which could become stuck in the interior trim.
Other reviews included windshield wipers and displays.
Sourse: breakingnews.ie
