Tesla chief executive Elon Musk stands in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla’s Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, in 2019. On Thursday, Tesla announced a recall of more than 46,000 Cybertrucks due to concerns that a cosmetic exterior trim panel could detach, creating a potential road hazard.
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Tesla has announced a recall of more than 46,000 Cybertrucks due to concerns that a cosmetic exterior trim panel could detach, creating a potential road hazard.
The new recall addresses the cant rail, a stainless-steel trim piece that, according to Tesla, could “delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” increasing the “risk of a crash.”
The recall affects all Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and Feb. 27, 2025, as noted in a Tuesday filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Tesla said it will replace the faulty cant rail assemblies free of charge. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by May 19, and can contact Tesla’s customer service department for more information.
Tesla reported that it is aware of 151 warranty claims related to the cant rail issue, though no crashes or injuries have been linked to the defect.
This recall adds to a growing list of challenges for the company.
The Cybertruck, known for its angular, unpainted steel exterior, has already been the subject of at least nine recalls since its November 2023 launch, according to the NHTSA.
In June 2024, Tesla addressed a similar issue when a metal trim around the truck bed was found to be loosening and detaching. At that time, Tesla explained that the problem was due to the improper installation of a piece of exterior trim called the sail applique.
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While the new recall affects a significant portion of Cybertrucks on the road, Tesla has not released specific sales figures for the model.
Tesla’s stock took a 1.4% dip in premarket trading, continuing a broader pattern of setbacks.
The company’s stock value has dropped roughly 40% year-to-date, further weighed down by negative press surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s increasing involvement with President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly his role in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency.
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