Tesla Cybertruck Gets Double-Whammy Recalls for Windshield Wiper and Trim Piece Detachment

The Tesla Cybertruck has been in the wild for less than a year, but there is no shortage of people taking to the internet to showcase their new vehicle’s imperfections. Many have reported loose or detaching trim pieces, and some have complained that the truck’s massive single windshield wiper doesn’t work properly. Those issues have become significant enough for Tesla to issue two recalls for a bed-related trim piece and wiper motor.

The bed trim piece recall involves 11,383 trucks built since May 26, while the wiper recall includes 11,688 trucks built since June 6. Tesla said the cosmetic applique on the exterior of the bed “may become loose or separate from the vehicle.”

The automaker will repair or replace the piece, known as a sail applique, as part of the recall fix.

Tesla’s other recall relates to a problem with the front wiper motor, which can malfunction due to “electrical overstress to the gate driver component.”

The company stopped deliveries to remedy this issue and said it had worked with its suppliers to identify the problem and replace faulty wiper motors.

It’s easy and generally acceptable to poke fun at Tesla for its ongoing quality issues, but we should at least be celebrating the fact that the automaker has turned to official recall channels to solve these problems. For a long time, Tesla eschewed formal recalls in favor of software updates, but physical fixes like these can’t be swept away with an over-the-air update.

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