Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has announced two major safety recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles nationwide.
The first recall involves 173 Cybertruck vehicles due to potential wheel stud failures that could lead to dangerous driving conditions. The affected models include 2024-2026 Cybertrucks equipped with 18-inch steel wheels.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s findings, driving on rough terrain and taking sharp turns can put excessive stress on the wheel rotor’s stud holes, leading to crack formation. Continued operation of the vehicle could eventually result in complete wheel stud failure.
When wheel studs fail, drivers may lose control of their vehicle, significantly raising the chances of a serious accident.
Tesla will provide free replacement of front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with improved, more robust components for all affected Cybertruck owners.
Vehicle owners can reach Tesla’s customer service department at 1-877-798-3752 regarding recall number SB-26-33-003.
In a separate recall, Tesla is addressing software problems affecting more than 200,000 vehicles across its Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Model 3 lines. The issue causes the backup camera system to temporarily stop functioning.
When the rearview camera fails, drivers lose crucial visibility while reversing, which could result in collisions.
This camera-related recall carries the identification number SB-26-00-016.
Tesla reports that neither recall issue has been linked to any crashes, deaths, or injuries to date.
