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Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries Due to Accelerator Pedal Issue

Reports of a serious design flaw in the accelerator pedal, which may cause unintended acceleration, have led to delivery delays and increased scrutiny.

  • Tesla has paused Cybertruck deliveries following customer complaints about a potentially dangerous flaw in the accelerator pedal.
  • The issue involves the pedal cover detaching and potentially causing unintended acceleration, as evidenced by social media reports and user testimonials.
  • A recent incident involving a Cybertruck crashing into the Beverly Hills Hotel sign has been linked to this accelerator pedal problem.
  • Tesla's global vehicle deliveries have fallen by more than 9% in the first quarter of 2024, amidst a series of operational challenges.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in contact with Tesla to gather more information about the accelerator issue.
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