Does anyone else smell metaphor? I think there’s a leak.
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After many delays, Tesla delivered the first Crybertrucks on Nov. 30, 2023. They cost about $150,000. Keep that in mind as you read about the latest, greatest recall.
After multiple reports of trim pieces going rogue, Tesla launched an investigation into the issue of exterior panels detaching while driving and has decided it’s time for a recall.
And it’s a big one, covering every single Cybertruck sold over the past 15 months, from November 13, 2023, to February 27, 2025, impacting a total of 46,096 units. This time, this issue can’t be fixed with a software update, as owners will need to bring their trucks into a dealership for some hands-on attention.
The problem? Tesla, which has some experience with producing vehicles, used the wrong glue on its vehicle that costs as much as two Honda CR-V electrics.
The problem in question involves the cant rail, a stainless-steel trim panel that stretches from the base of the windshield to the rear door, running along the roof arch above the windows. Tesla explains that the cant rail relies entirely on structural adhesive to stay in place. Unfortunately, this adhesive is vulnerable to environmental embrittlement, meaning it doesn’t hold up as well as it should.
I hope the people on r/cyberstuck haven’t died laughing. It was there that I formed my theory of the Crybertruck: It’s a way to spot the biggest suckers on the planet who also have (or will borrow) a large amount of money for a piece of shit.
