Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a cosmetic exterior trim panel that it said can “delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” potentially becoming a road hazard and “increasing the risk of a crash.”
Tesla wrote in its filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday that the voluntary recall affects all Cybertrucks manufactured from November 2023 to February 27, 2025. On February 21, the NHTSA notified Tesla of a vehicle owner who alleged a rail panel detachment. Tesla said it is aware of 151 warranty claims that may be related to the recall issue, but no collisions or injuries.
Tesla said a detached rail panel may create a detectable noise inside the cabin or customers may observe the panel coming loose or separating from the vehicle. The recall addresses the risk that a stainless-steel exterior trim panel can detach from the vehicle, making it a road hazard and boosting the risk of a crash.
Tesla’s service will replace the rail panel assembly with a new one that meets durability testing requirements, with the automaker saying that owners of affected vehicles can take their Cybertrucks to Tesla’s service department for free replacement of the cant rail.
The NHTSA said Tesla implemented the recall after “discussions” with the automotive safety agency. Vehicle owners with a safety complaint or concern can fill out a Vehicle Owner’s Questionnaire online, or call the agency’s hotline at 888-327-4236.
Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com