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Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks Over Faulty Accelerator Pedal

The recall affects 3,878 vehicles due to a defect that may cause unintended acceleration, posing a significant safety risk.

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Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk stands in front of the shattered windows of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla’s Cybertruck on November 21, 2019. Photo: AFP
Every Cybertruck is being recalled by Tesla due to a serious issue which caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck.

Overview

  • Tesla has issued a recall for all 3,878 Cybertrucks due to a faulty accelerator pedal that can become dislodged and cause unintended acceleration.
  • The defect was identified after a customer complaint in late March, leading to a full recall announced in mid-April.
  • Tesla plans to fix the issue by replacing or reworking the accelerator pedal assembly at no charge to customers.
  • The company has faced multiple recalls this year, affecting over 2 million vehicles, primarily for software issues that were resolved with updates.
  • Tesla's stock and market performance have been negatively impacted by the recall and other operational challenges.