Staff Reports
Tesla, the electric car company run by the unconventional billionaire Elon Musk, has once again found itself in a sticky situation. This time, the recall affects almost 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a potential issue with the accelerator pedal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has flagged all Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024, as being at risk of an “unintentional acceleration” due to the pedal becoming dislodged. While no crashes have been directly attributed to this problem, it’s still a concerning development.
According to the NHTSA, the problem stems from an “unapproved change” that introduced soap as a lubricant during the pedal assembly, which, in turn, reduced the retention of the pad to the pedal. This means that the pedal could potentially become trapped, leading to unintended acceleration. One can only imagine the anxiety of driving a vehicle that might suddenly have a mind of its own!
Tesla has recalled more than 3,800 of its Cybertruck models following complaints that the accelerator pedal is at risk of getting stuck
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And if that wasn’t enough, this is not the first time Tesla has been forced to issue a recall. In fact, this marks the third recall in a series of unfortunate events for the company. Just last year, they had to recall a whopping 2 million electric vehicles due to various issues. The NHTSA even criticized the Cybertruck’s warning lights, deeming them too small and unsafe for drivers. It seems like Tesla just can’t catch a break when it comes to ensuring the safety of its vehicles.
It’s also worth noting that it wasn’t Tesla who first caught wind of the accelerator pedal problem. It was actually a couple of Cybertruck customers who brought the issue to the company’s attention. This begs the question: if it weren’t for these vigilant customers, how long would it have taken for Tesla to acknowledge and address the issue? The company’s track record with recalls doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Tesla for comment on this latest development, but as of now, there has been no response. One can only hope that they are diligently working to rectify this latest hiccup and ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicles in the future.
