A concerning development has emerged regarding Tesla's Cybertruck, as reports surface about the company quietly replacing battery packs during routine maintenance visits over the past four months.
This revelation comes in the wake of a tragic incident in Las Vegas where a Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside the Trump Hotel, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries. According to police reports, smoke began emanating from the vehicle shortly before it burst into flames.
The Cybertruck, Tesla's latest electric vehicle offering launched just a year ago, has already faced multiple quality control challenges. The vehicle has undergone seven major recalls addressing various issues, including:
- Illegible warning light text
- Malfunctioning accelerator pedals
- Defective windshield wiper motors
- Detaching body trim
- Non-functional rear camera displays
- Power loss from inverter failures
- Problems with tire pressure monitoring systems
While Tesla has not officially announced a battery recall, sources indicate the company has been systematically replacing Cybertruck battery packs during scheduled maintenance appointments. This practice, described as a "stealth recall," raises questions about potential safety risks and Tesla's transparency regarding vehicle defects.
The timing and nature of these unofficial battery replacements, coupled with the recent explosion, have sparked concerns about whether Tesla may have identified battery-related safety issues without initiating a formal recall process.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet commented on these developments. As this story unfolds, Tesla owners and safety advocates await official responses from both the manufacturer and regulatory authorities.