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Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off

The Verge · May 8, 2026, 1:48 PM

Tesla is recalling its RWD Cybertruck Long Range over faulty brake rotors that could cause the wheels to fall off, as spotted earlier by Motor Trend. In a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, Tesla says "brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub." The recall affects all 173 of the $70,000 Cybertrucks sold by Tesla, which come with 18-inch steel wheels. The company notes that it has identified three warranty claims potentially linked to the issue, but it's "not aware of any collisions, fatalities, or injuries" related to the recall. This is the 11th Cybertruck recall … Read the full story at The Verge.

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