On November 14, 2024, Tesla announced that it would be recalling 2,400 Cybertrucks sold in the United States due to a faulty component that could result in the vehicles losing power and increasing the risk of a collision. This marks the sixth recall of the year for Tesla’s electric pickup truck.
According to reports from Reuters, Tesla stated in a document submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Cybertrucks manufactured before July 30 had a defect in the drive inverter, which could cause the vehicle to stop generating torque when the driver applies the throttle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increased crash risk.
Tesla plans to replace the faulty drive inverters in the recalled vehicles with ones equipped with functioning components. The automaker noted that there have been five warranty claims related to this issue, but no crashes or injuries have been reported.
Starting around December 9, Tesla will begin replacing the recalled drive inverters with a new component. The company mentioned that it has been using the latest components in production since July 30.
Last month, Tesla announced a recall of over 27,000 Cybertrucks due to potential issues with the rear-view camera image delay affecting driver visibility and increasing the risk of a collision.
In April, Tesla conducted a recall to fix loose throttle pedal pads, and in June, another recall was initiated for issues with windshield wipers and exterior decorations.
After facing challenges in production and battery supply that led to a two-year delay in delivery times, Tesla began delivering the futuristic Cybertruck in 2023. The company has not disclosed specific production or delivery numbers for this model.
With the slowdown in demand for electric vehicles, Tesla introduced this truck inspired by the science fiction film “Blade Runner” to revitalize its aging product lineup. However, due to its high development costs, the Cybertruck has drawn close attention from investors.