Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertruck cars in the United States to address an issue with the accelerator pedal that may become stuck when pressed. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that soap residue used as a lubricant during assembly of the pedals may cause the pedal cover to come off and become stuck in the upholstery around the footwell when pressed. This can cause the gas pedal to stick and potentially lead to unintended acceleration and an increased risk of a crash.
The recall applies to all model year 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 13 and April 4, totaling 3,878 cars. Customers have reported problems related to the gas pedal on social media, prompting NHTSA to be in contact with Tesla to gather more information on the issue. No crashes or injuries have been reported due to accelerator pedal failure, but Tesla has postponed deliveries of Cybertruck cars for some customers, though no reason was given for the delay.
Tesla began delivering Cybertruck vehicles to customers in late November after several delays. The recall is expected to affect practically all Cybertrucks that the company has delivered since launch. The issue is believed to be caused by soap residue used as a lubricant during assembly of the pedals, which may cause the pedal cover to come off and become stuck in the upholstery around the footwell when pressed.
Customers affected by the recall are advised to contact Tesla for necessary repairs.
