Owners of the Tesla Cybertruck are coming forward with an issue that could potentially turn the stainless steel trapezoid into a 6,800-pound land miss

Tesla Cybertruck's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Problem Creates 6,800-Pound Land Missile

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2024-04-16 10:30:03

Owners of the Tesla Cybertruck are coming forward with an issue that could potentially turn the stainless steel trapezoid into a 6,800-pound land missile. At least one owner has posted a video outlining their experience with a fault in the design of the Cybertruck's accelerator pedal.

As shown in the video below, the cover of the pedal can slip off and lodge itself into a seam in the driver's side footwell, causing the pedal to remain pressed.

Tesla has run the gauntlet with Cybertruck launch problems. From incorrectly installed door latches to awful panel gaps, and plenty of reports of loss of power, critics are rightfully slamming the brand for its quality control. This accelerator pedal problem, if widespread, could be Tesla's biggest safety doozy for the Cybertruck to date.

Fortunately, the owner who experienced this issue was able to stop the acceleration by pressing the brake, which cuts power to the drive motors. However, as soon as the driver lifted their foot off of the brake, they reported that the truck immediately accelerated at full throttle. Kind of scary considering the 6,800-pound truck can sprint from 0-60 mph in under 2.7 seconds.