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Tesla Cybertruck Trim Applique May Come Loose
low How serious is it? About this label
A piece that detaches while the vehicle is being driven can become a road hazard for the vehicles behind it, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V457000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Tesla Cybertruck vehicles have a trim piece on the trunk bed, called the sail applique, that may not have been glued on properly during assembly. Because the adhesive was not applied the right way, this trim piece can gradually loosen over time. If it loosens enough, the piece can detach and come off the vehicle completely, since it is only held on with adhesive.
What you should do
2. Contact Tesla service, or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V457000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Structure Recalls Cover Loose Cybertruck Trim and Missing Protections · all 3 Tesla recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.
- Safety risk
- A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-006.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.