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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

Tesla Cybertruck Faulty Steering Part Sourced from Mexico, Despite 'American-Made' Claim

Faulty Cybertruck steering wheel part is made in Mexico. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

esla heavily emphasises the Cybertruck's American origin, but a recent discovery revealed that the pickup truck's steering wheel system uses a Mexican-made component.

During a disassembly of the new Cybertruck for an online video, mechanics found a label that confirmed the steering motor's Mexican origin. This Mexican-made steering motor is the same component linked to numerous breakdowns in newly acquired Cybertrucks, with some failing moments after leaving the dealership.

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