Tesla reportedly suspended delivery of its futuristic cybertruck after several owners reported that the trim on the bulletproof vehicle was not glued.
Several people who purchased stainless steel, all electric pickups Online Buyer Forum And they revealed that the company had notified them that there was a delay in delivery, Electrek is an EV-centric news site.
The news comes when Tesla stocks fell again on Monday. Analysts say it comes from a combination of factors, including a backlash against CEO Elon Musk against increasing competition with Chinese EV makers.
After Trump's November 5 election victory, Tesla stocks surged to an all-time high of nearly $480 per share in mid-December. However, it has since fallen by more than 50%.
As of Monday, Tesla shares were trading at around $237 per share.
In addition to the financial difficulties of the company, there were a few things. Video clip posted to X, owned by Musk showing the panel It pops out from the side of the cyber truck.
Many Tesla delivery experts have notified customers that Cybertruck's delivery is currently in “containment,” Electrek reported.
This type of hold usually occurs when automakers identify problems with newly manufactured vehicles and delay delivery to address issues before reaching customers, reducing the likelihood of recalls.
Tesla representatives could not immediately comment.
Many Cyber Truck Owners Boomerang-shaped trim pieces have been reported Separate along the roof line While driving at high speed.
This part was seen popping out of the vehicle when reported to federal authorities in at least two cases.
Cyber Truck owner Reid Tomasko caught such an incident with an onboard camera on his vehicle, showing a trim piece that would be removed and landed on the road behind him.
Thomasco, who runs a car-inducing business and works on numerous cyber trucks, says he has observed similar issues with multiple vehicles.
In a YouTube video, he demonstrated that the trim piece was attached with adhesive rather than bolts or welding, and the adhesive broke down in multiple areas and the roofline panel was loose.
Beyond the trim issues, Tomasko believes that other cybertrack components, including the quarter panels, are also primarily protected by glue, and there is a risk of similar failure.
His video highlights the stickiness issues of both the quarter panel and the tailgate of his truck, as well as another customer's cyber truck, raising wider concerns about the vehicle's structural reliability.
Some Social media users also posted pictures Video showing the panels fall apart.
According to Cox Automotive Tesla sold cyber trucks with less than 39,000 people Despite its ability to produce more than 125,000 last year.
In response, the company introduced a low 2% funding rate to promote sales and removed badges from the basic series models that have been sold to move inventory.
The Foundation series is a special limited run edition of CyberTruck for early buyers, featuring unique badges and design elements.
By removing these badges, Tesla may be trying to sell the remaining Foundation Series trucks as regular cyber trucks to make them more attractive to buyers who don't want to pay the special edition premium.
CyberTruck remains the best-selling electric pickup on the market, but its sales performance has not reached expectations.
Before the launch, the mask described demand as “out of the hook,” with nearly 2 million bookings being made.
However, actual sales have not withstanded the hype.
Despite the ongoing challenges, CyberTruck sales were able to see an increase in the near future.
The $80,000 all-wheel drive version is expected to qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
