Tesla and Ford both recently issued recalls affecting a total of nearly 100,000 vehicles.
Tesla Cybertruck Cant Rail Recall
Tesla has issued a recall for 46,000-plus 2024-2025 Cybertrucks after discovering that stainless steel trim panels, known as "cant rails," may loosen and fall off while the vehicle is in motion, potentially creating hazardous road conditions.
The recall stems from a defect in how the cant rails -- cosmetic components made of electrocoated steel joined to stainless steel panels -- are adhered to the truck body. Tesla says the adhesive used in assembly can fail, leading to delamination and detachment of the panels.
According to Tesla, the issue was first identified in January following a customer complaint. The company launched an internal investigation and subsequently uncovered 151 warranty claims related to the problem. However, Tesla reported no crashes or injuries associated with the defect.
“A truck driver may notice a loose panel or hear noise inside the cabin,” the company stated in the recall notice.
Tesla will replace the cant rail assemblies free of charge at its service centers. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail, with recall letters expected to be sent starting May 19.
Customers with questions can contact Tesla customer service at 877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-25-10-001.
Ford Back-Up Camera Failures
Ford is issuing its third recall of specific Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair models due to ongoing backup camera failures -- a problem that has persisted despite two previous recall attempts.
The latest recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles from the 2020–2023 model years, in a continuing effort to resolve image display issues in the vehicles' 360-degree rearview camera systems.
According to Ford, the video output in affected vehicles may fail, preventing the back-up camera image from displaying properly. This poses a safety risk to drivers relying on the camera for rear visibility, particularly when reversing.
Ford first addressed the issue in September 2021, recalling Explorer, Aviator and Corsair vehicles after reports of rearview camera screens turning blue. At the time, Ford said it was still investigating the root cause of the issue. A second recall followed in 2023, prompted by reports that the initial repairs did not fully resolve the screen malfunction.
Now, Ford says this third recall is necessary because some vehicles were incorrectly marked as having been properly repaired, when in fact the necessary software updates were not applied.
To correct the issue, Ford dealers will update the image processing module software. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to affected owners beginning April 24.
Ford owners can contact customer service at 866-436-7332 and reference back-up camera recall number 25S27 for more information.
