The ugly and embattled Cybetruck took another blow this week after the federal regulators issued a recall.
The recall affects more than 46,000 vehicles.
Despite claims from Elon Musk that the Cybetruck is a bulletproof beast, its actually a shoddily manufactured vehicle.
US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they stand next to a Tesla Cybertruck on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.© Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
Drivers and people who test the durability of cars have known this for a long time.
Its the second time the Cybertruck has been recalled over a trim issue.
It said it had already received 151 warranty claims about the trim issue.
A cut from the longer video has been viewed more than 20 million times online.
He drops it because he doesnt need it.
That is not acceptable dude.
You just glued your truck together.
Thats not OK. That is not OK, he said in the video.
The high-profile recall of the Cybetruck is another blow to Tesla.
Its stock price plummets every day.
There are protests at the Tesla showrooms around the country.
People are setting the cars on fire and spray painting swastikas on them.
Long-time Tesla owners are selling the cars in massive numbers.
Thecost to insure the vehiclesis skyrocketing.
If Elon came back to Tesla, that would be great.
Thats exactly what Tesla needs.
I actually think hes completely neglecting Tesla at this point, Gerbertold Bloomberg TV.
Which is the great company thats trying to solve climate change.
Somethings gotta change and I think its gonna happen this year.
Musk has attempted to use his connection to the White House to bolster sales and repair Teslas image.
Trump recorded what amounts to an ad for the vehicles on theSouth Lawn of the White House.
The stock went down.
On March 19, Treasury Secretary Howard Lutnick went on Fox News and pushed people to buy the stock.
I think, if you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla,Lutnick said.
Its unbelievable that this guys stock is this cheap.
Itll never be this cheap again.
The stock got cheaper on Thursday morning after his appearance.
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