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Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Nbcwashington · · 225 words · By The Associated Press
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What to know about Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

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What happened

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

Why it matters

The recall includes model year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels.

Common ground

In its report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that rough roads and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor causing cracks to form and with continued driving the wheel stud could eventually separate from the wheel hub.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that rough roads and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor causing cracks to form”
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Web search results explicitly state that the NHTSA warned rough roads and cornering could stress the stud hole in the wheel rotor, leading to cracks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tesla, Inc. ( TEZ-lə or TESS-lə) is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it designs, manufactures, and sells battery electric vehicles (BEVs…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla,_Inc.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tesla Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) developed by Tesla, Inc. that provides partial vehicle automation, corresponding to Level 2 automation as defined by SAE International. A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Autopilot
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was presented as a prototype concept in November 2019, with an angular design composed of f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Cybertruck
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Claim 2: “The manufacturer's recall number is SB-26-33-003.”
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Multiple sources explicitly cite the manufacturer's recall number as SB-26-33-003.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the sizes, shapes, and general characteristics of some common primary and secondary battery types in household, automotive and light industrial use. The complete nomenclature for a b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Owners may also contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752, and provide the recall number SB-26-33-003. Tesla has not discovered any occurrences of separated studs or lugs in the field in during testing, but dec…
https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-recalls/articles/tesla-cy…
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web search NEUTRAL — The manufacturer's recall number is SB-26-33-003. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2026-05-08/tes…
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Claim 3: “Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub”
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Multiple independent sources (Business Standard, Mashable, Destination Charged) confirm that Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks due to rotor cracking that could cause wheel stud separation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events of the year 2025 in England.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A contactor is a type of relay (electrically operated switch) with high power rating (current rating and voltage rating). Contactors usually refer to devices switching more than 15 amperes or in circu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Left-hand traffic (LHT) and right-hand traffic (RHT) are the practices, in bidirectional traffic, of keeping to the left side or to the right side of the road, respectively. They are fundamental to tr…
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Claim 4: “Tesla will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with more durable ones at no cost to vehicle owners.”
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Three independent sources (The Verge, Destination Charged, and another web source) confirm Tesla will replace front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no cost.
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web search NEUTRAL — On affected vehicles, Tesla will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with more durable ones at no cost to vehicle owners. The manufacturer's recall number is SB-26-33-003.
https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/05/08/tesla-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts on all affected vehicles at no cost to owners. The remedy addresses both the cracked component and the associated hardwar…
https://www.destinationcharged.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-rec…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla says it will remove and replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts free of charge.
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/926741/tesla-cybertr…
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Claim 5: “Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-26-00-016.”
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Only one provided source explicitly links the recall number SB-26-00-016 to the rearview camera issue; other sources mention the recall but not the specific number.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla is also recalling more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles because of a software issue that renders the rearview camera inoperable for a short period of time.Tesl…
https://abc11.com/post/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-wheel-issue…
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web search NEUTRAL — The recall also extends to 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y SUVs (112,710 units), as well as the 2021-2023 Tesla Model S (20,231 units) and Model X (17,616 units). Most of the vehicles in the recall population…
https://tflcar.com/2026/05/tesla-rearview-camera-delay-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rearview camera issues appear to have plagued the auto industry over the past few years. In March 2026, the Ford Motor Company recalled over 254,600 vehicles due to software malfunctions that included…
https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/tesla-recalls-nearly-…
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Claim 6: “Tesla is also recalling more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles because of a software issue that renders the rearview camera inoperable for a short period of time.”
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Multiple independent sources (Barron's via web search, and other news reports) confirm a recall of over 200,000 Model Y, S, X, and 3 vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026. The automaker's second vehicle, the Model S has been described as …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Tesla, Inc. since 2020. Presented in March 2019 as the company's fifth production model, the Model Y is the best-selling elect…
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Claim 7: “The recall includes model year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels.”
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Business Standard, Mashable, and Destination Charged all specify that the recall affects model years 2024-2026 Cybertrucks equipped with 18-inch steel wheels.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On January 1, 2025, at approximately 8:39 a.m. (PST), an improvised explosive device exploded in a Tesla Cybertruck parked outside the main entrance of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas in Parad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Las_Vegas_Cybertruck_expl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Braden Eric Peters (born December 17, 2005), known online as Clavicular is an American online streamer and influencer. He became known in 2025 on TikTok and Kick for his "looksmaxxing" content, which …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was presented as a prototype concept in November 2019, with an angular design composed of f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Cybertruck
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Claim 8: “Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.”
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Only one source explicitly states that Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities, or injuries related to either recall.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_S
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web search NEUTRAL — The manufacturer's recall number is SB-26-33-003. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-26-00-016. Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatal…
https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2026-05-08/tes…
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web search NEUTRAL — The manufacturer’s recall number is SB-26-33-003. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/tesla-recall-cy…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.