Tesla Recalls Cheaper Cybertruck Over Risk of Wheels Detaching
▼ Summary
– Tesla is recalling its RWD Cybertruck Long Range due to faulty brake rotors that could cause the wheels to fall off.
– The brake rotor stud holes may crack, allowing the stud to separate from the wheel hub.
– The recall affects all 173 Cybertrucks sold, which are the $70,000 models with 18-inch steel wheels.
– Tesla identified three warranty claims linked to the issue but reported no collisions, fatalities, or injuries.
– This is the 11th recall for the Cybertruck.
Tesla has issued a recall for its recently released, lower-priced Cybertruck model, the RWD Cybertruck Long Range, due to a defect that could cause the wheels to detach while driving. The issue stems from faulty brake rotors where the stud holes may crack, leading to the stud separating from the wheel hub, according to an official notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall specifically covers all 173 units of the $70,000 Cybertruck that have been sold, all of which are equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. While Tesla has identified three warranty claims potentially linked to the problem, the company states it is “not aware of any collisions, fatalities, or injuries” resulting from the defect.
This marks the 11th recall for the Cybertruck lineup, adding another chapter to the vehicle’s troubled rollout. Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to contact Tesla for a free repair.
(Source: The Verge)
