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Tesla Recalls 6,197 Cybertrucks Over Light Bar Hazard

10/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 6,197 Cybertrucks due to a detached off-road light bar hazard, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall covers vehicles produced between November 2023 and November 2024.
Tesla will inspect and repair light bar at no cost and notify owners by mail on December 26.
No injuries have been reported, and the recall follows earlier 2024 issues with exterior trim and headlight brightness.

History

Historical Context

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, enacted in 1966, established federal safety standards in response to a dramatic rise in motor vehicle fatalities, which had increased six-fold since 1925. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has since overseen over 1,000 recalls annually, including Tesla's recent recall of 6,197 Cybertrucks, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in the automotive industry.

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Story summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 6,197 Cybertrucks due to a detached off-road light bar hazard, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall covers vehicles produced between November 2023 and November 2024.
Tesla will inspect and repair light bar at no cost and notify owners by mail on December 26.
No injuries have been reported, and the recall follows earlier 2024 issues with exterior trim and headlight brightness.

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