Tesla recalls Cybertruck over trapped pedal

Tesla has voluntarily recalled 3,878 Cybertrucks to address a "stuck pedal" issue that-

owner Jose Martinez documented in a viral TikTok video published last week.

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An unapproved pad atop the accelerator lever of the Cybertruck could become entangled in the interior trim and cause unintended-

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Owners will not be charged for the replacement or repair of the accelerator pedal assembly by Tesla's service department.

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Tesla disclosed in a defect notice that an "unapproved change resulted in the introduction of lubricant (soap) utilized to facilitate-

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the assembly of the accelerator pedal pad component." Residual lubricant decreased the pad's adhesion to the actuator.

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The filing indicates that Tesla first became aware of this issue on March 31, 2024. The filing states that Tesla issued a voluntary-

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recall of the Cybertrucks on April 12 following an assessment of the problem.

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According to the filings, Cybertruck shipments have been minimal since CEO Elon Musk initiated-

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shipments at an unveiling event on November 30, 2023, with fewer than 4,000 units dispatched.

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The organization disclosed unsatisfactory vehicle deliveries for the first quarter of 2024, amounting to 386,810 automobiles.

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This constituted a decline of 8.5% in comparison to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

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On Tuesday, Tesla releases its first-quarter earnings. The NHTSA was questioned by CNBC on April 14 regarding Cybertruck's-

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stuck accelerator issue, following Martinez's video that brought public attention to the defect and unintended acceleration.

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On Monday, an NHTSA representative stated that the agency was aware of the video and had received three vehicle owner-

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complaints regarding the Cybertruck. The NHTSA noted that it "utilizes numerous data sources,

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including vehicle owner and other relevant forums and social media, in its enforcement processes."

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