The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled attributable to a difficulty that might trigger a lack of propulsion, which makes for the sixth recall of the electrical pickup truck since deliveries began earlier this 12 months.
This recall, which covers 2,431 automobiles, addresses a possible fault with the affected vehicles’ inverters that might trigger a direct lack of torque to the wheels, based on the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).
2025 Tesla Cybertruck – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
No warning happens previous to the lack of torque, however as soon as it occurs drivers will see a warning on the dashboard show advising them to drag over safely, the company added. The shortage of response from the accelerator pedal may additionally be a clue that one thing is unsuitable.
Tesla estimates that simply 1% of the recalled automobiles even have the fault, which has been the topic of 5 guarantee claims as of Oct. 30. The automaker informed the NHTSA it isn’t conscious of any collisions, fatalities, or accidents associated to the issue, nonetheless.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Whereas Tesla has been in a position to tackle quite a few points with over-the-air updates in order that clients do not have to go to service facilities, that is not the case right here. The treatment is alternative of the inverter, which Tesla service facilities will carry out freed from cost. Tesla expects to mail proprietor notification letters Jan. 4, 2025. Homeowners can even contact Tesla customer support at 1-877-798-3752 for extra data. Tesla’s reference quantity for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
The Cybertruck was beforehand recalled 5 occasions previously 11 months. The issues that triggered these earlier remembers ranged from busted wiper motors and free trim to “trapped” accelerator pedals” and rearview cameras with picture delay points.
