Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks in the US to replace an exterior panel that could fall off while driving, marking the latest safety setback for a product that Elon Musk has described as the “toughest” pick-up truck.
The recall will cover all the vehicles that were built from its launch in November 2023 through February 2025, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“If the central panel separates from the vehicle while in drive, it could create a road hazard for following motorists and increase the risk of injury or collision,” Tesla said. The problem is caused by a faulty adhesive that’s “susceptible to environmental embrittlement”, it added.