Cybertruck Recall Hits 46K Vehicles Thanks to a Glue Failure

There's been an eighth recall of the Tesla Cybertruck, and it was all due to the risk of a trim panel detaching while the vehicle is being driven. Tesla recalled 46,096 electric vehicles this week in a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, stating that the stainless-steel exterior trim panel can "become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash" if it detaches from the truck. The decorative trim piece, called the cant rail, is attached with glue and fasteners, but may come loose and detach while the truck is in motion. "This structural adhesive has been found to be susceptible to environmental embrittlement," the company said in the report (PDF). A representative for Tesla didn't respond to a request for comment. Which Cybertrucks are affected by the recall? The recall applies to all Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to Feb. 27, 2024. Tesla said it will replace the rail assembly free of charge and owners will receive letters in the m ... Read full article.