- Tesla has issued a recall for 6,197 model year 2024 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to concerns about an optional light bar that may detach from the vehicle.
- The recall involves Cybertrucks made between November 13, 2023, and November 5, 2024, when the optional off-road light bar was installed.
- An incorrect surface primer may have caused the light bar to loosen, raising the risk it could detach and create a road hazard.
- Tesla service will inspect impacted vehicles, and if necessary, reinforce or replace the light bar free of charge to customers.
- This follows an earlier recall in the month affecting over 63,000 Cybertrucks due to concerns about the brightness of front parking lights.
Tesla is recalling 6,197 Cybertrucks in the U.S. after discovering that an optional off-road light bar may become detached from the windshield. The recall covers vehicles produced between November 13, 2023, and November 5, 2024, where this light bar accessory was installed by Tesla service.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue is linked to an incorrect surface primer used to attach the light bar. If the light bar separates while driving, it could pose a risk to other motorists by creating a road hazard and potentially increasing the chance of a collision. Drivers may notice a noise, a visible gap, or a loose light bar if the defect is present.
Tesla has reported 619 warranty claims and one field report that may relate to this issue as of October 24, though no accidents, injuries, or fatalities have been reported. As a solution, Tesla service teams will inspect affected vehicles. If needed, they will either strengthen the attachment or replace the light bar using additional tape and mechanical hardware, all at no cost to vehicle owners.
Earlier in the month, Tesla recalled 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles to address software-related concerns with the front parking lights, which may have been too bright and exceeded allowed limits for light output. That recall applied to model years 2024 through 2026.
Following the latest recall news, pre-market trading saw Tesla shares decrease by 2%. The company’s stock has risen 14% so far this year and is up approximately 79% over the past 12 months.
