According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the accelerator pedal on Cybertrucks may become stuck when pressed.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertruck cars in the United States for repair to fix a defect that can cause the car’s gas pedal to get stuck when pressed, reports Reuters and AFP, among other news agencies.
According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, a stuck gas pedal can cause the car to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
According to NHTSA, the recall applies to all model year 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 13 and April 4, the technology site reports The Verge and CNN. There are a total of 3,878 cars called for repair.
Tesla began delivering Cybertruck vehicles to customers in late November after several delays.
Tesla has not said how many Cybertrucks it has sold, but according to The Verge’s estimate, the recall would apply to practically all Cybertrucks that the company has delivered to its customers since launch.
CNN also estimates that the recall will “probably affect many, if not all, vehicles in the United States.”
Agency according to CNN and The Verge, the problem is caused by the soap used as a lubricant in the assembly of the pedals.
Due to soap residue, the panel on top of the pedal may not be properly attached to the pedal. When the gas pedal is pressed hard, its cover may come off and the pedal may get stuck in the upholstery around the footwell.
Tesla is not aware that the accelerator pedal failure has caused crashes or injuries.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday that Tesla has postponed deliveries of Cybertruck cars, at least for some of its customers. According to customers interviewed by the WSJ, no reason was given for the delay.
According to the magazine, at least one Cybertruck owner had reported on social media about a problem related to the gas pedal. NHTSA said Tuesday that it is aware of the problem and has been in contact with Tesla to learn more about the issue, the WSJ reports.