Tesla has issued a notice to recall 46,000 Cybertrucks in the US after admitting to using the incorrect glue during assembly.
While not all vehicles in the range are impacted, the firm confirmed that certain models manufactured from 13 November 2023 to 27 February 2025 were at risk.
The manufacturing defect could cause the stainless steel panels of the cantrail assembly to delaminate at the adhesive joint and separate from the vehicle, Tesla said.
Affected customers are advised that they can still drive their vehicles in the meantime and that they would be contacted to arrange a service appointment.
The announcement is just the latest mishap for a firm that has had a difficult start to the year. Since CEO Elon Musk took up a position at the White House, Tesla sales have been in freefall in various markets including Europe and China.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Tesla sold just under 7,517 vehicles in Europe in January – half of its January 2024 sales...