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Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by guywithahat »

idop wrote: post #83
guywithahat wrote: post #67

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've never seen a cybertruck with a missing trim piece, and there are usually a few at my local super charger. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it's certainly not some ongoing common issue like you're implying

Call the NHTSA and tell them to cancel the recall then.

I don't disagree that it happens/happened, just that I disagree with the implied frequency, as I've never seen it in person and I see a lot of cybertrucks at my local chargers.

Also this recall is for the lightbar, the trim piece was recalled in March.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by hnburnsy »

billy99k wrote: post #107

Now check how many recalls there are with companies like Ford. Recalls are pretty much standard in the vehicle industry.

> Now check how many recalls there are with companies like Ford. Recalls are pretty much standard in the vehicle industry.

As of this story's publication, Thursday, September 4, 2025, Ford has issued 109 recalls that have covered 7,871,344 vehicles. Of course, quite a few of those cars are repeat offenders, but you get the point. It's staggering.

Of those 109 recalls, 26 of them are re-recalls. That means they're recalls on recalls Ford has already carried out

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by cogman10 »

jordanb wrote: post #28
estearum wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Musk's superpower is cult-building. His fatal flaw is that he has no idea that is his superpower.

His cult is a very specific type of person. The general public finds him repulsive as demonstrated by his time in government. He's a cult leader with surprisingly horrible political instincts

He did better at hiding his worst instincts. I honestly think the Ketamine has destroyed his ability to hide his worst instincts.

Not saying there weren't leaks that he was a huge asshole. Just saying that I could forgive people for over looking it early on.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by sfpotter »

WanderPanda wrote: post #104
gbhdrew wrote: post #68

The least of its problems IMO, when the Cybertruck looks like it was designed to inflict maximum harm to pedestrians in a crash. The fact that such an obviously destructive design is legal on public roads should be setting off alarm bells at the USDOT and NHTSA.

Mechanically sure, but I still feel way safer when a Tesla (of any kind) is approaching me as a pedestrian or bicyclist than any other vehicle (except maybe Waymo) because I know they will alert the driver and brake if necessary. Any other car, especially older trucks, I'm quite afraid of, based on experience.

In my experience, Tesla drivers are some of the worst drivers on the road. They seem to pay the least attention to what's going on around them and are the most likely to pay fast and loose with the rules of the road. I don't know what's to account for this. There has been at least one study out of Berkeley that suggests that people who drive more expensive cars are more likely to break the rules of the road. It's possible that (at least here in Seattle), this is more likely to be the driver's first car since many people driving them are highly paid tech workers who often hail from others countries and who may not have as good of a grasp of driving in the US. Or it may be that this is enabled by autopilot itself (if your car is taking care of the safety you don't have to pay as much attention).

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by fwip »

behringer wrote: post #162
toomuchtodo wrote: post #128

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> because I know they will alert the driver and brake if necessary. This is not necessarily accurate. https://x.com/TaylorOgan/status/1681240264554209281 ("Warning: Graphic; Last month, a 76-year-old pedestrian was tragically mowed down by a Tesla Model S in Brooklyn, NY. Both of his legs were torn off, according to witnesses. New data from the NHTSA says the Tesla was engaged on Autopilot/Full Self-Driving mode.") h…

You would need to compare the data against the data of non-smart trucks. I'm guessing it's an order of magnitude more dangerous to be a pedestrian around a normal truck.

Dumb trucks don't encourage their drivers to turn their brains off.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by MengerSponge »

tejohnso wrote: post #92
emptybits wrote: post #74

I dodged a bullet. I bought into the original heavy stainless steel exoskeleton concept, which they never delivered on. So they had my deposit. Then it took me a year and a half (!!) to get my deposit back from time of request, a dozen documented follow-ups on phone, email, and in-person at the stealership. Tesla’s excuse: While they were happy to take a Canadian’s money with fully refundable deposit terms, they had…

What part of the stainless exoskeleton did they not deliver on? https://www.tesla.com/learn/superior-durability-cybertruck-h... I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if promises weren't kept or expectations not met. This is the same company that has a product called Full Self Driving that cannot fully self drive.

Presumably the part about it not falling apart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by dexwiz »

sfpotter wrote: post #174
WanderPanda wrote: post #104

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Mechanically sure, but I still feel way safer when a Tesla (of any kind) is approaching me as a pedestrian or bicyclist than any other vehicle (except maybe Waymo) because I know they will alert the driver and brake if necessary. Any other car, especially older trucks, I'm quite afraid of, based on experience.

In my experience, Tesla drivers are some of the worst drivers on the road. They seem to pay the least attention to what's going on around them and are the most likely to pay fast and loose with the rules of the road. I don't know what's to account for this. There has been at least one study out of Berkeley that suggests that people who drive more expensive cars are more likely to break the rules of the road. It's pos…

The last reason is the biggest imo. Previously if you didn't pay attention you would crash relatively often. Now you aren't punished in the same way. In the same way spell check made us worse spellers. You aren't required to pay attention to detail, so you never develop that skill.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by shagmin »

tobrien6 wrote: post #112
ProllyInfamous wrote: post #2

Even presuming pieces weren't falling off , every time I see one of these my first thought is how did this pass safety standards (e.g. the sharp corners/blades/edges; pedestrian-strike setups). Now add on flying corners/blades/edges ... even less enthused. ---- I finally drove in a Rivian — and while I prefer the hybrid drivetrains — it was exceptionally nice. As an American, I can't wait for BYD to offer test drives…

BYD is overhyped in the US for some reason. In the countries where they are available, they are considered decent budget vehicles. There's a reason why the Model Y is still the best seller in China.

Some would say Tesla has been over hyped as well.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by MengerSponge »

tw04 wrote: post #56
timenotwasted wrote: post #12

I know Tesla and the various models have their issues but the Cybertruck and the rest of the Tesla models seem like they are made from two completely different companies. Every time I see one of these driving around trim pieces are missing from them which I don't recall seeing from any other brand.

For all the initial PR they got, they've always had quality issues that rarely plague other manufacturers. Elon has just done a great job of creating a reality distortion field around the cars. Once he started getting into politics and the veneer started wearing off, people started asking questions. I think people forget the Model 3 literally had the bumper falling off from driving in rain. And it took Tesla a LONG t…

Fit and finish is wildly variable. Panel gaps on the 3 and Y can be huge! I can tell which model in my office parking lot is mine solely based on the trunk and rear quarterpanel gaps.

Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again

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Post by mschuster91 »

sfpotter wrote: post #174
WanderPanda wrote: post #104

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Mechanically sure, but I still feel way safer when a Tesla (of any kind) is approaching me as a pedestrian or bicyclist than any other vehicle (except maybe Waymo) because I know they will alert the driver and brake if necessary. Any other car, especially older trucks, I'm quite afraid of, based on experience.

In my experience, Tesla drivers are some of the worst drivers on the road. They seem to pay the least attention to what's going on around them and are the most likely to pay fast and loose with the rules of the road. I don't know what's to account for this. There has been at least one study out of Berkeley that suggests that people who drive more expensive cars are more likely to break the rules of the road. It's pos…

> There has been at least one study out of Berkeley that suggests that people who drive more expensive cars are more likely to break the rules of the road.

In Germany, we have a joke - BMWs don't need turn signal indicators, they have built-in precedence that comes with paying the money one needs to have to afford a BMW.

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