Tesla said Thursday it would recall nearly all the Cybertrucks it has produced to repair a stainless steel trim panel that the carmaker said could become detached from the vehicle while driving. It's the eighth recall for the distinctive all-electric pickup, which hit US roads just over two years ago. Unlike many other Tesla-related recalls, though, this one cannot be fixed with an over-the-air software update; the trucks must be brought into a service center for repairs. The recall affects more than 46,000 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and late February 2025. The recall is related to a cosmetic applique on the vehicle's exterior, which is attached to the rest of the truck by a kind of glue, according to a filing published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the US's road safety regulator. On affected Cybertrucks, the adhesive can separate from the rest of the truck, creating a possible 'road hazard' for others and increasing the risk of a crash....
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