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TWO Tesla Recalls in a Week – WHAT a Metaphor! [1]

['Dan K', 'View Profile', 'Greg Dworkin', 'Chloris Creator', 'Thom Hartmann']

Date: 2026-05-08  

Yes, we’re still on vacation, and no, I shouldn’t be paying attention to this sort of thing, but it was too delicious to pass up:

Tesla recalls more than 218K vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk

Tesla is recalling more than 218,000 vehicles because of ‌delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of ​a crash, the National ​Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on ⁠Wednesday.

and . . .

Tesla recalls 173 Cybertruck pickups due to risk of wheels falling off while driving

Elon Musk’s company, Tesla, has announced a service campaign for its discontinued low-cost four-wheel drive Cybertruck pickup. The issue concerns 173 vehicles with standard 18-inch wheels, reports Carscoops. . . .

The reason is the possibility of wheels coming off while driving. According to the manufacturer, the loads acting on uneven roads and during turns can cause cracks in the brake discs around the holes for the wheel studs. In this case, the entire stud can separate from the hub.

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