Tesla issues recall for Cybertruck to address faulty windshield wipers and loose trim.

• Tesla has issued two recalls for the Cybertruck, one to address windshield wipers with faulty motor controllers, and the other to fix loose trim that can rattle or fall off.
• Tesla's newest electric vehicle has seen its third and fourth recalls in the U.S., with shipping to customers commencing in late 2023.
• Tesla's U.S. Cybertruck population from Nov. 13, 2023, to Jun. 6, 2024, was 11,688 trucks, as disclosed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The automaker has issued two more recalls for its Cybertruck pickups in the U.S., six months after beginning deliveries, as it continues to face challenges with its newest electric vehicle.

The third and fourth recalls for the Cybertruck require physical repairs that typically necessitate booking an appointment with Tesla service. One issue involves fixing loose and falling trim pieces from the trunk, while the other involves addressing faulty motor controllers in the front windshield wipers.

The NHTSA's recall report from June 19, published on their website, states that a detached trim piece while driving could pose a road hazard to following motorists and increase their chances of injury or collision. Tesla plans to replace or modify the trim piece to ensure sufficient adhesion.

The Cybertruck windshield wipers may have a non-functioning windshield wiper motor controller due to electrical overstress to the gate driver component, according to a second safety recall report on the NHTSA site. This may reduce visibility in certain operating conditions and increase the risk of a collision. Tesla plans to replace the motor controller for customers.

The company didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

In November 2021, the Cybertruck was launched at an event in Austin, Texas, despite CEO Elon Musk initially announcing production two years prior.

The Tesla Cybertruck, described by Musk as a "better truck than a truck and a better sports car than a sports car in one package," is frequently touted as a vehicle that "looks like the future."

An earlier recall was issued for Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal problem. The pedal could become detached and get stuck in the vehicle's interior trim, resulting in "unintended acceleration," as seen in a viral TikTok video made by a Cybertruck owner.

The recall disclosures for the windshield wiper issue stated that between November 13, 2023, and June 6, 2024, there were 11,688 Cybertrucks in the vehicle population. This figure suggests a slow start for Tesla's first entry into the US pickup market, where it competes with the F-150 Lightning and R1T.

Tesla's Cybertruck production capacity surpassed 125,000 units per year, as announced in the company's first-quarter shareholder update. During the annual shareholder meeting held earlier this month, Elon Musk revealed that Tesla achieved a new record of 1,300 Cybertruck shipments in a week.

Despite the difficulties faced by Cybertruck, Tesla has had a challenging first half of the year. The stock price has fallen 25% in 2024, and sales have been declining due to an aging product line, increased competition in China, and brand deterioration attributed to Musk's "antics" and "political rants." The company is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring, which includes reducing headcount by at least 14%.

As early as July, Tesla will release its second-quarter vehicle production and delivery figures.

Tesla has reduced its workforce by at least 14% this year, according to internal data.