Yahoo Autos Tesla recalls Cybertruck over potential for accelerator to become stuck
The Tesla Cybertruck has made more headlines in its short time on sale than any vehicle in recent memory, but the old saying that “no press is bad press” doesn’t exactly apply here. Stories about quality issues, weird design quirks, rust problems and god-awful wrap jobs have tarnished the truck’s already controversial image, and there’s now a serious recall to discuss.
A recent TikTok video from an owner showed how the truck’s pedal cover could slip off, causing the accelerator to get stuck in the wide-open position. Tesla issued a stop-sale to fix the issue, but there’s now a recall in place to manage the process. The action involves every Cybertruck delivered to date, with 3,878 units included in the recall.
Recall documentation states that high force can cause the accelerator pad to dislodge, causing unintended acceleration. Tesla introduced an “unapproved change” during the manufacturing process that uses soap to make applying the pad easier. The recall cites that lubricant as the cause of the slippage, but the TikTok video also noted that the clips holding the pad were inadequate.
