As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal assembly of the Cybertruck could break, slide forward, and cause the accelerator pedal to become stuck against the floorboard.
A stuck accelerator pedal can cause unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. The number of Tesla Cybertrucks included in the recall is 3,878. Tesla will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly for free. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified in June.
Tesla Cybertruck’s accelerator pedal assembly
Tesla began delivering its electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, late last year after a two-year delay due to production issues and battery supply constraints.
Video shared by a user about the issues related to Tesla Cybertruck’s accelerator pedal
According to recall management company BizzyCar, the American EV maker has issued three recall campaigns in the first quarter of 2024, affecting around 2.4 million vehicles. However, most issues related to Tesla vehicle recalls are often fixed via over-the-air software updates.
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)