Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning Cybertruck owners that an off-road accessory could be a road hazard.
A recall has been issued because of an off-road light bar accessory that could come loose and fall off the trucks. The NHTSA says it could affect 6,197 vehicles, about 10 percent of all Cybertrucks sold.
“A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash,” the notice says.
The recall is the latest of 10 that have been issued for Tesla’s Cybertruck since it debuted in late 2023.
A representative for Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The NHTSA said Tesla will inspect the accessory and “install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge.”
Owners should receive a mailed notification about the recall sometime after Dec. 26.
Customers can reach Tesla customer service directly at 1-877-798-3752. The recall number is SB-25-90-001.
The light-bar issue is the second recall on the Cybertruck this month. On Oct. 15, a recall over the Cybertruck’s front parking lights being too bright was issued. A free software update was released for that recall.
