Tesla announced the recalling of over 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to safety concerns with the accelerator pedal that could lead to accidental acceleration.
Tesla made the decision after discovering the danger that the Cybertruck accelerator pedal may stick, causing inadvertent acceleration and a car collision. The manufacturer warned that the accelerator pedal pad might become entangled in the vehicle's interior trim.
NHTSA said the recall applies to 3,878 model year 2024 Cybertrucks made between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024, according to a report from ABC News.
Elon Musk Reacts to Cybertruck's Latest Controversy
The NHTSA recorded no crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to the safety problem as of Monday. Tesla responded quickly by adding a new accelerator pedal component and part number for Cybertrucks by Wednesday.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has promised impacted vehicle owners free repairs to reduce hazards. The EV maker will replace or repair the Cybertruck accelerator pedal assembly. Affected vehicle owners should get recall notification letters in June.
TechTimes previously reported about a viral TikTok video pointing out the Cybertruck's accelerator pedal flaw. In the video Jose Martinez, a South California driver, voiced safety concerns about Tesla's Cybertruck following a terrifying encounter. Martinez posted a TikTok video about his EV's accelerator pedal sticking.
The viral TikTok video has raised concerns about Tesla's electric pickup's safety. Other platforms, including X, have shared Martinez's video, raising concerns about Cybertruck's performance.
A man looks at a Tesla Cybertruck parked near the SpaceX Starship as it stands on the launch pad ahead of its third flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas on March 12, 2024.
A Look Back on Previous Tesla Recalls
In the past year, Tesla issued several recalls. In February, it recalled nearly two million vehicles due to warning light panel font size issues. In December, the firm recalled nearly two million vehicles to upgrade its Autopilot software to improve driver safety by offering sharper signals to maintain hands-on control.
In January, TechTimes reported that Tesla has recalled virtually all of its China-sold cars, affecting over 1.6 million. The EV maker issued a massive recall due to steering software faults relating to its Autopilot driver-assistance technology, particularly driver abuse and crash risk.
Amid its mounting recalling woes, Tesla is undergoing reorganization and has stopped offering EV discounts. This decision is part of Elon Musk's endeavor to "streamline the whole Tesla sales and delivery system," he remarked on X in response to a user.
Due to poor financial performance, the EV manufacturer laid off 10%, or 14,000 people. Tesla's North American jobs website deleted most job listings, indicating a hiring freeze. The business also lost Rohan Patel, VP of Public Policy and Business Development, and Drew Baglino, SVP of Powertrain and Energy.
Despite a record 1.8 million vehicle sales last year, Tesla's income fell in the first quarter of 2024 as it produced more cars than it exported. Tesla's strategic move casts doubt on its sales and delivery procedures, especially as it launches its newest car platform.
According to The New York Times, Tesla has struggled to maintain its quick growth, especially when larger manufacturers have introduced battery-powered vehicles. This increasing competition has slowed Tesla's car sales. Tesla's unique design and expensive starting price, over $80,000, may restrict its attractiveness and sales potential, despite efforts to adapt to market trends like the Cybertruck.
According to Kelley Blue Book, Tesla's US market share dropped from 62% at the start of 2023 to 51% in the first quarter, illustrating the changing electric vehicle industry.
