Tesla has initiated a voluntary recall of nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks following reports of a fault that could cause the accelerator to become jammed, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The affected vehicles, manufactured between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024, have been identified as having a flaw in their accelerator pedals.
This issue, which impacts an estimated 3,878 vehicles, poses a risk of the pedal becoming trapped in the interior trim above it, potentially leading to a collision, as outlined in the recall report released by NHTSA.
The root cause of the fault has been attributed to an "unapproved change" in the vehicle's production process, where soap was introduced to the component assembly. This alteration inadvertently reduced the retention of the pedal pad, resulting in the potential for it to dislodge under high force.
NHTSA revealed that Tesla received its initial alert regarding the fault from a customer on March 31, followed by a second alert shortly after.
Following an assessment, Tesla made the decision to issue a voluntary recall on April 12, aiming to rectify the issue promptly.
As of April 15, Tesla has not reported any collisions, injuries, or fatalities associated with the accelerator fault. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, addressed the situation on social media platform X, stating, "We are just being very cautious."
The recall comes after a viral TikTok video earlier this month showcased an owner's experience of the accelerator pedal coming loose and becoming stuck at "full throttle" while driving.
The Cybertruck, Tesla's much-anticipated electric pickup truck, faced initial delays before its release to customers in November. Despite the recall, the vehicle has garnered significant attention, with a base price of $60,990 for the yet-to-be-released rear-wheel drive model.
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