Tesla recalls Cybertrucks for exterior panels that fall off

Tesla is issuing a recall for around 46,000 Cybertrucks sold to date because of an exterior steel trim panel on the side of the windshield that can peel off. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a filing that the piece can come off while in motion, which can create a hazard for the driver and other people on the road. The filing states that Tesla became aware of the problem in early January and has identified 151 warranty claims related to this panel coming off since then. The company is not aware of any resulting crashes or injuries, according to the filing. The problem with the panel occurs because the “structural adhesive” that holds it in place on the vehicle is “susceptible to environmental embrittlement,” according to the filing. Tesla will fix Cybertrucks covered by the recall at no cost to owners by using a “different structural adhesive not prone to environmental embrittlement.” It will also use a nut to “clamp” the steel panel to the vehicle st ... Read full article.