- Tesla’s Cybertruck is facing another setback with a recall due to a stuck accelerator pedal.
- Around 4,000 cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024 are affected.
- The fix involves a dealer visit for a simple rivet installation.
Tesla Cybertruck recall came to the agenda with the news. The company announced that Cybertrucks produced between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024, had a defect in the accelerator pedal, leading to the recall.
The company described the problem as the pedal dislodging and getting stuck in the interior trim.
A stuck accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident. Here’s all we know…
Cybertruck recall: How many vehicles were affected?
The 3878 Cybertruck owners affected by the recall have been directed to the nearest Tesla dealer to have the issue fixed. The fix involves drilling a hole and installing a rivet to secure the pedal cover.
It should be noted that this is not the first recall of the Cybertruck. The recall is the latest in a series of recent challenges for Tesla, which laid off more than 10 percent of its workforce on Monday.
Cybertruck has attracted considerable attention since its introduction in 2019. However, it continues to be plagued by problems such as production and delivery delays, price hikes, and now recalls.
Meanwhile, a video shared on social media platform X shows that the problem was solved in 35 seconds.
Here is the @cybertruck 35 second recall fix at the Cyber takeover event pic.twitter.com/XGsINAEFHQ
— Aaron Cash (@aaronjcash) April 20, 2024
The Cybertruck recall has raised concerns about its safety and reliability. Tesla has announced that it is taking swift action to fix the issue and is committed to ensuring the safety of all Cybertruck owners.
Those considering purchasing the Cybertruck should consider this recall and other potential issues. It will also be important to see how quickly and effectively Tesla can resolve these issues.
Featured image credit: Tesla
