Tesla said it is addressing two separate safety-related issues in recalls that involve the risk of reduced vehicle controllability and temporary loss of rearview-camera display, according to filings referenced by federal regulators. The company announced the actions in connection with an issue on certain Cybertruck models and a separate software issue affecting rearview camera functionality on other electric vehicles.
The Cybertruck recall covers 173 vehicles, Tesla said, because cracking in the wheel-rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its report that rough roads and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor, leading to cracks. With continued driving, the stud could eventually separate from the hub, affecting vehicle controllability and increasing the risk of a collision.
For owners of affected Cybertrucks, Tesla said it will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with more durable parts at no cost. Tesla provided the recall number SB-26-33-003 and said owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla said it is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries linked to the Cybertruck wheel-rotor issue.
In a separate action, Tesla recalled more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S, Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles, according to the same report, over a software problem that can render the rearview camera inoperable for a short period of time. The loss of the rearview camera image can affect the driver’s view, increasing the risk of a crash, regulators said.
Tesla said its number for the second recall is SB-26-00-016. The company also said it is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to the rearview-camera problem.