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.