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u/MarvelsGrantMan136onReddit5/8/2026
Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off / All 173 of the RWD Cybertrucks sold by Tesla are being recalled.
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Analysis Summary
Tesla is recalling 173 RWD Cybertrucks because cracking in brake rotor studs can cause the wheel to separate from the hub while driving. The recall was confirmed by NHTSA and reported across multiple outlets including Wired, Popular Science, and local ABC stations. The post's framing that wheels could 'fall off' is colloquially accurate but slightly sensationalized โ (Note: The original claim about stud cracking leading to wheel separation appears to be correct based on available sources.) which is serious but more specific than wheels simply detaching.
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โTesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall offโ
NHTSA recall confirmed by Wired, Popular Science, Jalopnik, Driving, Arlington Daily Voice, and ABC local stations. Brake rotor stud cracking can cause wheel separation.
โAll 173 of the RWD Cybertrucks sold by Tesla are being recalledโ
Exact number 173 confirmed across multiple independent sources including NHTSA recall data cited by Popular Science, Jalopnik, and Driving.
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