Key Takeaways
- Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after regulators warned the cant rail, an external panel, could detach.
- The recall affects Cybertrucks built from November 2023 through Feb. 27 of this year—most Cybertrucks, given it started production in late 2023.
- Tesla said it would notify owners and replace the cant rail free of charge.
- Shares of Tesla are on pace to decline for the ninth week in a row amid concerns about declining sales and backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political activity.
Tesla (TSLA) is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after regulators warned an exterior panel can detach from the vehicle, potentially raising the risk of a crash.
The Department of Transportation said the Cybertruck cant rail, a panel that sits above the windows on the electric vehicle’s angular frame, could detach from the body of the car. The notice affects Cybertrucks built from November 2023 through Feb. 27 of this year—most Cybertrucks, given it started production in late 2023.
Tesla said it would replace the cant rail free of charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed on May 19.
The news follows a series of other recalls earlier this year and late last year. Just last month, Tesla recalled more than 376,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. due to the possible loss of a power-assisted steering feature that could make the vehicles more difficult to steer.
Tesla shares edged close to 2% lower in intraday trading Thursday, leaving them on pace to fall for the ninth week in a row amid worries about declining sales and backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.
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