Campaign 25V-735

Incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach

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Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.

Consequence

A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V735000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 12, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-735
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
TeslaCybertruck202412
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.