staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar)
2024-04-19 08:35:36
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The recall affects all model year 2024 Cybertruck units manufactured between November 13, 2023 and April 4, 2024. It seems that the pedal issue arises when users apply “high force” to it, causing it to dislodge and become trapped. “Application of the brake pedal will cut drive torque, including when both brake and accelerator pedals are pressed, and continued application of the brake pedal will bring the vehicle to a stop as quickly as if the accelerator pedal was not pressed,” explains the NHTSA’s recall report.
It seems the cause of these problems is an uncertified change made to the lubricant that is applied to the accelerator pedal system. The residual lubricant brings down the retention force between the pedal and the pad. For Cybertruck units with a faulty accelerator assembly, users will notice wonky pedal movement and erratic performance. Moreover, the NHTSA notes that when the brake pedal is applied, a visual and sound cue will notify them that the acceleration pedal is also active at the same time.
error rrr –
CYBERTRUCK pedal design allows for it to get stuck.
Hope this gets patched 🙏🏽 @Tesla @cybertruck pic.twitter.com/RT0yKGDxH0
— ARTIS (@ARTISSIMULATED) April 14, 2024
Tesla will fix the misfiring accelerator pedal assembly free of charge, and will start notifying owners about the issue via mail starting in June. Concerned owners can proactively get in touch with Tesla’s customer service helpline at 1-877-798-3752. There are a handful of hacks and fixes that are making rounds on social media, but we recommend against applying them as that could lead to further damage and put safety as well as warranty claims in jeopardy.