Cybertruck Recall: Stainless Steel Panel Danger on USA's Roads
Almost All Recalled Cybertrucks by Tesla due to Potential Safety Concerns
In a worrying development, the Cybertruck, Tesla's trendy electric vehicle, is facing yet another recall after nearly 46,000 units were flagged by U.S safety regulators. The risk? Dangerousroad hazards and potential collisions due to separated panels.
Catch the Script: A Stainless Steel Strip, Known as the Cant Rail Assembly, Bonds the Windscreen and Roof on Both Sides of the Truck. A Structural Adhesive Reportedly Susceptible to "Environmental Embrittlement" Holds This Assembly. The NHTSA Order mandates Additional Reinforcements and an Adhesive Lacking Vulnerability to Embrittlement [1][2].
The spectacle of bystanders using bare hands to tear panels off Cybertrucks has gone viral on social media, creating quite the buzz. This recall follows a string of safety issues, the latest being a faulty electric inverter that can cause drive wheel power loss in November 2024[3].
Interesting Insight: The Regulator's alert comes as Tesla struggles to outpace rival electric car manufacturers, particularly those from China [4]. The company's stocks have plummeted 42% in 2025, signaling a wave of despair amidst global sales dips [4].
Tesla Bites Back: This latest setback arrives amidst Tesla's strife under President Donald Trump's administration, which has seen Elon Musk leading a new Department of Government Efficiency [5]. This department is designed to trim government expenses.
Library Lion: Despite the rough patch, Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and privately-owned vehicles have endured attacks, but no injuries have been reported. In fact, a Colorado woman was recently accused of damaging Tesla dealerships, including spray-painting "Nazi cars" on a building and hurling Molotov cocktails at cars [6].
Got troubles? Cybertruck owners can contact Tesla customer service on: 1-877-798-3752 [3].
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- Pessimism surrounds Tesla as the company faces another recall for its Cybertruck model, with concerns over separated panels potentially leading to road hazards and collisions.
- In addition to the recall, Tesla has been grappling with a faulty electric inverter issue, causing drive wheel power loss, as reported in November 2024.
- Meanwhile, Forbes reports that the electric car market is heating up, with Tesla's rivals, particularly those from China, posing a significant challenge, contributing to a 42% drop in Tesla's stocks in 2025.
