Tesla’s worst recall in years for 3,900 cybertruck pedals adds to pile of bad news for Elon Musk

Fortune— The news that the truck's accelerator pedal can get stuck and cause a crash comes as Tesla's market value has shrunk by two-thirds.

Fox Business—Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue. Tesla is recalling nearly 3,900 of its Cybertrucks due to an issue with the vehicle's accelerator pedal. The recall, announced Wednesday, was prompted by accelerator pedal pads in the trucks that "may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. That issue "can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash," according to the agency. All of the 3,878 of the 2024 Cybertrucks...

The Mercury News—Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks to repair faulty accelerator pedals. The company said that when high force is applied to the Cybertruck’s accelerator, the pedal may dislodge and become trapped by interior trim.

People—Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks as Elon Musk Drops Down List of World’s Richest People. Tesla is voluntarily recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a problem with the accelerator pedal while Elon Musk recently dropped down the list of the world’s richest people.