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In the the latest sign the Tesla Cybertruck risks becoming Elon Musks first full-blown flop, sales of the pickup have been halted amid growing cases of metal panelling falling off.
On Thursday, EV enthusiast site Electrek reported Tesla delivery agents as saying all outbound vehicles have been stopped amid concerns that the glue holding the exterior stainless steel panelling in place is failing.
The issue isnt new but it has remained unaddressed. Owners living in cold weather conditions in particular have been warning about it for weeks, posting images of sharp-edged metal trim protruding from their vehicles and flapping in the wind while driving. Some have even taken to reporting the problem to the federal traffic safety authority NHTSA, Road & Track reported last month.
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Despite its numerous problems, the Cybertruck could receive a sales boost in the coming weeks and months. For one, the $80,000 all-wheel drive version is expected to qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expires.
(originally published in Fortune)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/elon-musk-s-tesla-reportedly-halts-cybertruck-deliveries-as-owners-complain-of-metal-sides-falling-off/ar-AA1AWgwu

dweller
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Walleye
(38,754 posts)Stainless steel plates, aluminum frame. Welding is not a good plan.
There are lots of things glued on cars, but generally not large pieces subjected to wind shear.
Also, since I don't agree with their choice of stainless steel grade, I wouldn't be surprised if I disagree with their choice of adhesive & the amount used per unit mass.
I don't have a lot of faith in their process designers.
republianmushroom
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dchill
(41,588 posts)You can't jump start an electric car, Elon.
Walleye
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allegorical oracle
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(59,219 posts)And it's Musk's design. He bragged about ii when TSG made the WH into a car lot to boost sales for the flop.
GreenWave
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(63,622 posts)Christiaan Hetzner
Fri, March 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM EDT
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The Cybertruck is turning into a real headache for CEO Elon Musk.
The glue holding the pickup truck's stainless steel exterior in place is failing for many Tesla customers, causing its sides to protrude. It's the latest of numerous instances of build quality issues with the Cybertruck, a once-promising vehicle now beset by problems.
In the the latest sign the Tesla Cybertruck risks becoming Elon Musks first full-blown flop, sales of the pickup have been halted amid growing cases of metal panelling falling off.
On Thursday, EV enthusiast site Electrek reported Tesla delivery agents as saying all outbound vehicles have been stopped amid concerns that the glue holding the exterior stainless steel panelling in place is failing.
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