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In a major development affecting Tesla’s latest vehicle rollout, the electric car manufacturer has initiated a recall of over 46,000 Cybertruck vehicles in the United States, prompted by concerns over a potentially dangerous exterior trim defect.
The recall, encompassing nearly every Cybertruck produced through February 2025, addresses a critical safety issue where stainless-steel trim panels could detach during vehicle operation, creating hazardous conditions for other motorists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms Tesla will provide complimentary replacement services for the defective components.
Elon: "I’ve never done anything harmful, I’ve only done productive things."
He's now constantly complaining about the Tesla boycotts, and that's because his fortune is mostly in this stock.
People are free to boycott your products if you perform public sieg heils, defund Ebola… pic.twitter.com/8KognXhttd
— Pekka Kallioniemi (@P_Kallioniemi) March 19, 2025
This setback arrives during a turbulent period for Tesla, which faces mounting challenges including increased market competition, an aging vehicle lineup, and public criticism over CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in Trump administration federal spending decisions.
The Cybertruck’s troubled journey continues, having weathered numerous production delays and declining consumer interest toward late 2024. Tesla’s market performance has deteriorated significantly, with share values plummeting by approximately 50% this year, despite initial gains following the presidential election.
Several Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle’s SODO
neighborhood have been firebombed.
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Make it happen and make it a lesson these domestic terrorists will never forget.
Lawlessness pic.twitter.com/aAoOppCfVo— Rochellemaryn 🌹🕊️ (@RochelleAz) March 12, 2025
Consumer sentiment toward Tesla has soured, evidenced by nationwide protests at dealerships and consumer boycotts. The company now confronts violent extremist attacks, including firebombings by radical opponents.
According to BizzyCar, a recall management organization, Tesla led U.S. automotive recalls in 2024 with 5.1 million vehicles affected. While most Tesla recalls typically resolve through remote software updates, the Cybertruck’s trim issue necessitates physical repairs, adding another layer to the company’s mounting difficulties.
