Cybertruck pedals get stuck at 'full throttle,' forcing Tesla recall
by SFGATE
SFGATE— First, Cybertruck owners were noticing orange rust marks on their expensive new Tesla vehicles. Then it emerged that the “apocalypse-proof” truck couldn’t drive over sand. And now, there’s a much more pressing issue: Cybertrucks’ accelerator pedals are prone to getting stuck. Tesla is recalling the approximately 3,880 Cybertrucks it manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to April 4 to repair or replace their accelerator pedal assemblies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced...
Engadget—Tesla is recalling Cybertrucks because their accelerator pedals could get stuck. Tesla has issued a recall for around 3,878 Cybertruck vehicles, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice has revealed. Apparently, the cover of the truck's accelerator pedal could get dislodged and trapped by the interior rim. Based on videos going around showing the problem, a faulty accelerator cover could slide up due to excessive lubricant, jamming one end into a crevice while it's still also attached to the pedal itself. That means the vehicle could get stuck accelerating in...
WCCB Charlotte—Tesla Recalling Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Because Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck. Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.
Mashable—Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks due to stuck accelerator pedal issue. Every Cybertruck is being recalled by Tesla due to a serious issue which caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck.