2024 Tesla Cybertruck Recalled over Accelerator Pedal That Can Get Stuck

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• Tesla has recalled the Cybertruck following reports of an issue with a trapped accelerator pedal leading to unintended acceleration.

• The recall covers 3878 vehicles, with an estimated 100 percent of the recall population affected by the issue.
  

• According to a report by the Wall Street Journal that predates the recall, Tesla has temporarily halted Cybertruck deliveries. Car and Driver has reached out to Tesla for comment on the issue.

Tesla issued a recall for the 2024 Cybertruck following reports of an issue with the vehicle's accelerator pedal becoming trapped, potentially leading to unintended acceleration. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers 3878 vehicles. An estimated 100 percent of the recall population is said to be affected by the issue.

According to NHTSA documents, when high force is applied to the pad covering the accelerator pedal, the pad can unlatch and may become stuck in the interior trim of the driver's footwell. If the pad becomes stuck, the accelerator pedal will remain depressed and the vehicle will continue accelerating. It is important to note that, in the event the accelerator pedal gets stuck, depressing the brake pedal immediately cuts drive torque to the wheels, including when both pedals are pressed. According to NHTSA, with both pedals pressed, the vehicle will slow down as quickly as it normally would if only the brake were applied.