Tesla Cybertruck owner reports unexpected glass roof cracking caused by heat, describing the pattern as resembling a tornado or a spider web.
In the world of electric vehicles, the Tesla Cybertruck continues to make headlines, and today, we're focusing on an unusual issue that some owners have encountered.
Macon Hill, a Cybertruck owner from Georgia, recently reported a stress fracture in his vehicle's glass roof. Hill attributes the damage to intense summer heat and not any external impact. The unique spiral-shaped fracture, resembling a tornado or a spider web, is reminiscent of a weather phenomenon rather than a typical breakage.
Tesla technicians confirmed that the damage was not caused by an impact but occurred spontaneously due to thermal stress. The company replaced Hill's roof free of charge under warranty, as per their policy. However, Hill's new glass roof is already scratched up and needs to be replaced, requiring a second repair within a week.
Experiences like Hill's suggest that the Cybertruck's glass roof design, with its sharp angular profile, may be more susceptible to thermal stress in extreme heat conditions. This issue appears specific to the Cybertruck's glass roof and the effects of environmental heat, and there are no broad reports of other Tesla models experiencing identical spontaneous glass cracking from heat.
If you're a Cybertruck owner, especially in hot climates, it's essential to keep an eye out for microcracks or spiral lines radiating outward in your vehicle's glass roof during summer months. Macon Hill shared his experience on the "Cybertruck Owners Only" group on Facebook, warning others to be vigilant.
Elsewhere in the EV space, Stefan De La Rosa encountered a leaky new roof in his Tesla Model 3, a problem unrelated to the one we've been discussing.
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In the realm of technology, such incidents point towards potential design flaws in the Cybertruck's glass roof, which could be a concern for owners, particularly those residing in hot climates. Meanwhile, in the finance sector, these unexpected repairs might strain the budgets of Cybertruck owners, especially if they occur frequently. On the other hand, advancements in transportation and automotive technology remain promising for the electric vehicle industry, as evidenced by ongoing innovations like the Tesla Cybertruck.
