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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Crashes Hours After Purchase Due to Brake Failure

Incident raises safety concerns as Tesla investigates mechanical issues in newly recalled Cybertrucks.

Overview

  • Owner Bruce Freshwater experienced brake failure, causing the Cybertruck to crash into a neighbor's yard and two vehicles.
  • The crash occurred just four hours after Freshwater picked up the $109,000 vehicle, resulting in damages estimated up to $30,000.
  • Tesla recalled 3,878 Cybertrucks in April for issues with unintended acceleration due to a trapped pedal.
  • The owner shared his frustration on social media, highlighting the lack of response from Tesla regarding the incident.
  • Tesla has yet to provide a definitive explanation or solution for the brake and accelerator malfunction.