Regulatory authorities order recall of more than 46,000 vehicles because of the risk of external panel detachment
NHTSA (National Administration of United States Highway Traffic) announced on Thursday (20.mar.2025) the recall of 46,096 units of Cybertruck, model. The identified problem involves an outer panel located along the windshield, which can drop during driving and cause accidents.
The component, called “cantrail assembly”is fixed to the structure of the vehicle by structural adhesive. According to NHTSA, Tesla’s solution includes a more resistant adhesive to environmental wear and additional reinforcements. The replacement will be made free of charge, and the notifications to the owners must be sent from May 19th.
O recall It covers all 2024 and 2025 models made from November 13, 2023 to February 27, 2025. Tesla identified the problem earlier this year after the circulation of videos on social networks showing people removing the panel with their hands.
Since the release of Cybertruck in 2023, the model went on 8 recalls In 15 months. Previous problems included failures in electric inverters, accelerators who could get stuck in the internal finish, as well as defects in windshield wipers and display screens.
Tesla has been facing additional challenges, including increasing competition in the electric vehicle market and a drop in global sales. In 2025, the company’s shares registered a 42%drop.
