There have also been issues with the brightness of the headlights on over 63,000 Cybertrucks
TESLA is recalling thousands of Cybertrucks after it emerged their headlights keep falling off.
Elon Musk’s electric car manufacturer was forced to take action after discovering major problems with how the company’s mechanics were glueing on lights.
The issues stem from an optional light bar attachment which can be added onto a Cybertruck for $2,500 (£1,900).
They are designed to provide extra illumination of up to 525 yards during off-road use.
One user on social media claimed a light bar “came crashing down on our truck on the highway”.
A high-powered strip is supposed to be glued on the top of the truck’s windshield with an industrial adhesive.
But it has now emerged that Tesla mechanics had been using the wrong chemicals to apply the attachment.
Around 6,200 Cybertrucks are being recalled.
A report found that they had been using a primer meant to be used for the windshield on the bar itself.
Evidence was also found that a sealing product designed for the light bar was used on the windshield.
Tesla is offering to retrofit Cybertrucks with a physical fastener rather than an adhesive going forwards.
They told US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it had received one report of the issue and 619 warranty claims related to it.
Tesla bosses added that they are not aware of any collisions, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue.
There have also been issues with the brightness of the headlights on over 63,000 Cybertrucks.
The lights have been deemed too bright and may be a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision.
The recall is for certain Cybertrucks with a model year between 2024 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The vehicles were made between November 13, 2023, and October 11, 2025.
Each one has operating software versions prior to 2025.38.3.
Tesla has announced it will issue a software update to solve the issue.
Dozens of top celebrities own Cybertrucks and are often seen cruising around the US in the huge powerful motors.
Kim Kardashian is often pictured stepping out of her Tesla, as are Justin and Hailey Beiber.
Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Beyonce and Spike Lee have all also been spotted driving the luxury cars in the past.
It comes after the electric car giant was also hit by a United Nations safety warning over its controversial stylised handle mechanics.
Experts have warned the hidden handles – which sit inside and aligned with many Tesla models‘ doors – may not open following an accident if a battery-powered car loses power.
UN officials said: “In real-world crashes, retractable door handles may not open.”
Fresh concerns were raised just weeks after Elon Musk‘s firm was sued in the US over claims one of its Cybertrucks failed to open up after a November accident.
Three people died following the crash when they became trapped inside the burning vehicle.
Tesla said it was exploring different door handle redesigns in response to the recent concerning speculation.
Source : https://www.the-sun.com/tech/15420125/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-musk-headlights-falling-off/
