Both recall notices impact more than 11,000 Cybertrucks. In both cases, Tesla will make the repairs free of charge and owners will be notified by Aug. 18.
Tesla issued two new recalls for the Cybertruck, one to fix windshield wipers with faulty motor controllers, and the other to fix loose trim that can rattle or fall off. The recalls represent the third and fourth in the U.S. for Tesla's newest electric vehicle, which began shipping to customers in late 2023.
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The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) Cybertruck recalls continue with the electric vehicle (EV) company seeking to repair issues with thousands of the trucks. There are actually two Tesla Cybertruck recalls today with both of them requiring customers to bring their EVs in for service.
Windshield wiper and trunk bed trim problems cause more delays in the truck's promised mass launch
Tesla and Ford issued their latest recalls on Tuesday, affecting thousands of Cybertruck pickups and more than 550,000 F-150 trucks in the U.S., as the automakers have recalled a combined 6 million vehicles so far this year.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been forced to issue a new physical recall of its Cybertruck, this time brought low by its oversized windshield wiper. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the electric vehicle maker is recalling 11,688 of its pickup trucks as a failure of the windshield wiper could reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Tesla could recall more than 11,000 vehicles for a cosmetic applique that could cause a road hazard.
Tesla Inc. plans to recall more than 11,000 Cybertruck electric vehicles, acknowledging potential issues with the wiper motor and the trunk bed trim seal.
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