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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks due to risk of wheels falling off
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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks due to risk of wheels falling off

The Independent·Anthony Cuthbertson·20 days ago
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Tesla has been forced to recall all rear-wheel-drive Cybertrucks sold over the last two years due to the risk of wheels falling off. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that fragile stud holes could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. “On affected vehicles, higher severity road perturbations and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor, causing cracks to form,” the NHTSA stated in its recall notice . “If cracking propagates with continued use and strain, the wheel stud could eventually separate from the wheel hub... Wheel hub separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.” Elon Musk ’s company will need to replace the hubs, lug nuts and front and rear brake rotors on all affected vehicles at no cost to vehicle owners. Poor Cybertruck sales mean that only 173 of the stainless steel pickup trucks will actually need to be recalled.…

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