Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal
Tesla is recalling all 3,878 Cybertrucks it has shipped since the vehicle was released in late 2023, according to a Friday filing from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), following reports of a faulty accelerator pedal.
Cybertruck owners reported the vehicle’s accelerator pedal pad could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, and increasing the risk of a crash, the auto safety regulator said in a notice.
While recalls are not uncommon in the auto industry, the stop-sale order is a major blow to Tesla, which began deliveries of its Cybertruck electric pickup truck late last year after a two-year delay due to production problems and battery-supply constraints.
The company’s shares fell nearly 3% before the bell on Friday, adding to its five-session losing streak during which the stock lost about 14%.
