Cybertruck Recalled to Keep Its Wheels From Flying Off While Driving

"Tesla says that “higher severity road perturbations and cornering” can strain the stud holes that the brake rotors are attached with. With wear and tear over time, they can crack and “allow the stud to separate from the wheel.” Such a scenario, to put it mildly, would be very bad."

"“Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash,” the notice explains. The recall targets the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck model sold with 18-inch steel wheels, where brake rotor attachment points can degrade under driving loads."

"Alarm bells started ringing when a customer brought in their Cybertruck complaining about “braking pulsations,” according to the filing. When technicians inspected the car, they found cracks on the brake rotor faces. The findings supported the recall rationale tied to cracked stud holes and potential stud separation."

"This is the eleventh recall the Cybertruck has faced since it first started being sold in late 2023, which speaks for itself. Previous recall issues include its accelerator pedal getting stuck in the down position, and losing power while driving. And its wheels weren't the only parts that threatened to suddenly detach."

A recall affects the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck model with 18-inch steel wheels. Tesla states that higher severity road perturbations and cornering can strain the stud holes where brake rotors attach. Over time, wear and tear can cause the stud holes to crack, allowing the stud to separate from the wheel. Wheel stud separation can lead to loss of vehicle control and increases crash risk. The issue was identified after a customer reported braking pulsations, and technicians found cracks on brake rotor faces. This recall is the eleventh since sales began in late 2023, following other problems including stuck accelerator pedal and power loss while driving.

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