Tesla recalls all 173 RWD Cybertrucks due to wheel detachment risk
Original: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off / All 173 of the RWD Cybertrucks sold by Tesla are being recalled.
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Highlights ongoing quality control challenges with Tesla's flagship truck
Tesla is recalling all 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck Long Range vehicles sold for $70,000 due to faulty brake rotors that could cause wheels to fall off. The company identified 3 warranty claims but no injuries.
Tesla issued its 11th Cybertruck recall, affecting all 173 RWD Cybertruck Long Range models with 18-inch steel wheels. The NHTSA notice states brake rotor stud holes may crack, allowing studs to separate from wheel hubs. Tesla explains that road perturbations and cornering can strain stud holes, potentially causing wheel detachment if cracks propagate. The company has identified three warranty claims linked to the issue but reports no collisions, fatalities, or injuries. Tesla launched the $70,000 RWD model in April but discontinued it months later, introducing a cheaper $60,000 dual-motor AWD variant in February that isn't affected by this recall.