Tesla has voluntarily recalled all approximately 4,000 Cybertrucks it has sold due to a defective gas pedal that could cause a fatal accident, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed Friday.
According to a safety recall report by NHTSA, the accelerator pedal pad in affected Cybertrucks “could become dislodged, allowing the pedal to become wedged in the interior trim above the pedal.”
This problem prevents drivers from properly using both the gas and brake pedals, increasing the risk of a collision.
As a result, 3,878 affected Cybertrucks (100% of Tesla’s Cybertruck vehicles) manufactured between November 13 and April 4 have been recalled, with the auto giant saying, “To prevent the pads from coming off, agreed to “replace or rework the pedals”.
NHTSA also said that Tesla will not charge Cybertruck owners any remediation costs because “affected vehicles will continue to be covered by the new vehicle warranty.”
The federal agency’s decision comes after Tesla halted all deliveries of its Cybertruck following customer complaints that the electric vehicle’s accelerator pedal was fatally defective, the Post reported. It was done after
As previously reported, as of April 17, NHTSA confirmed that Cybertruck vehicles in production are equipped with the proper accelerator pedal components. Business Insider.
The issue was first reported on March 31, according to NHTSA.
on TikTok Posted on Sunday by user el.chepito1985Here, a new Cybertruck owner explains exactly this problem, showing how the Tesla’s pedal cover slides forward, forcing the accelerator to the floor as the electric truck reaches top speed.
The TikTok post appears to be just one of multiple reports of accelerator issues on social media, including on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.
Customers of the coveted stainless steel Tesla truck also said they received a message from the dealership informing them that their delivery reservation had been cancelled.
Many of the notices reportedly stated that due to “unforeseen delays,” the latest Cybertruck shipments would not be available until after April 20.
“We asked for specific reasons to be clarified, but were ignored,” said one Cybertruck Owners Club user. forum I have written.
On the Elon Musk-owned X, user Garage Club claimed that the March 4 incident in which the Cybertruck crashed into the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel sign “appears to be an accident.” [accelerator pedal] problem. “
However, officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department have not yet concluded the cause of the 2 a.m. crash, and NHTSA said as of this week, “Tesla is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths related to this situation.” ” said the report.
Representatives for Tesla did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The gas pedal pad isn’t the only complaint Cybertruck owners have with their stainless steel truck. Last week, Cyber Truck Owners’ Club was flooded with other stories about electric truck breakdowns. Not long after the futuristic vehicle went on sale. It was priced at $80,000 and was released in December.
in thread “Worst Delivery of My Life (Truck Died in 5 Minutes),” a Southern California owner said after spinning out his truck on the day it was delivered last month. The truck started flashing red and stopped off the highway. The truck is currently dead and waiting for a tow truck.
“The dealer couldn’t get me to do anything. It was great for 5 minutes. I tried everything, restarted, but the screen went black and kept beeping,” the user added to the thread.
“Tesla really rushed these trucks out. What a nightmare,” said one disappointed owner.
