For some Cybertruck customers, this frightening scenario became a reality because of an accelerator pedal cover that would slide up and become lodged

Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks due to stuck accelerator pedal issue

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2024-04-20 01:30:05

For some Cybertruck customers, this frightening scenario became a reality because of an accelerator pedal cover that would slide up and become lodged in the vehicle's interior trim. The cover would get stuck when the pedal was already pressed down, holding it in that position so that the car would continue to accelerate even if the driver took their foot off the pedal.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla is recalling the Cybertruck due to "Unintended Acceleration from Trapped Pedal." The agency describes the issue as "a trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash."

It's not completely out of the ordinary to see a Tesla vehicle being recalled. However, as Elon Musk fans and Tesla owners are usually quick to point out, those recalls usually require a fix that can be made with a software update. There's normally no need to bring your vehicle to a Tesla service location.

However, that's very much not the case with the Cybertruck. The accelerator pedal fix will require owners to take their vehicle to a Tesla service center.