The Tesla Cybertruck, once hailed as the future of electric pickups and a direct competitor to Ford’s top models, has turned into a major headache for Elon Musk. Plagued by endless delays, skyrocketing production costs, and now alarming safety concerns, the vehicle’s journey from concept to reality has been anything but smooth. What was meant to be a revolutionary truck is now under scrutiny for potential construction flaws that could pose serious risks to drivers and passengers alike.
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Accelerator Defect
Less than five months after its launch, Tesla has issued a recall for the Cybertruck due to a serious accelerator issue. According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday, the recall impacts vehicles manufactured between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024. This latest setback adds to the ongoing challenges surrounding Tesla’s highly anticipated electric truck.
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Stuck Accelerator Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for the Tesla Cybertruck due to a potentially dangerous accelerator defect. According to the notice, the pedal pad may detach, causing it to become trapped by the interior trim. This could lead to unintended acceleration, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.
Tesla is addressing the issue by instructing Cybertruck owners to bring their vehicles to the nearest dealership for a fix, which reportedly involves drilling a hole and installing a rivet to secure the pedal cover.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Recall: Accelerator Fix Raises Questions About Future Design
A video circulating on social media shows an engineer performing Tesla’s fix for the Cybertruck’s accelerator defect. The process involves placing a drilling template over the pedal to ensure precise rivet placement, securing the pedal cover to prevent it from getting stuck.
It remains unclear whether this solution will be integrated into Tesla’s future Cybertruck production or if a redesigned accelerator will be implemented.
The safety issue gained widespread media attention last week—before the official recall—when a Cybertruck owner shared a TikTok video demonstrating how his accelerator pedal cover slid forward and became lodged under the interior trim, causing unintended acceleration.
Cybertruck Owner Describes Terrifying Accelerator Malfunction
The Cybertruck driver who first exposed the issue explained that while he could momentarily stop the unintended acceleration by pressing the brake, the truck would surge forward again as soon as he lifted his foot. Fortunately, he managed to free the stuck pedal and bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
This alarming incident, which went viral before Tesla’s official recall, has raised serious concerns about the Cybertruck’s design and safety. Tesla’s fix involves securing the pedal cover with a rivet, but questions remain about whether a long-term redesign will be implemented for future production models.
