Tesla recalls new Cybertrucks due to accelerator risk

Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found in the accelerator pedal.

According to a recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal may shift and cause the pedal to become stuck in the interior trim.

O estimated recall notice that the accelerator pedal hazard affects about 3,878 vehicles. The problem can cause “the vehicle to accelerate involuntarily, increasing the risk of collision”.

Customers who own affected vehicles will be notified in letters due to be sent in June. Owners can contact Tesla customer service for more information.

Tesla will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly in affected vehicles free of charge, according to the NHTSA.

The Hill has reached out to Tesla for comment on the recall.

News of the recall follows the delay in the launch of Tesla’s electric Cybertruck.

The company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, announced in July that its first completed Cybertruck had “rolled off the assembly line” for distribution. The product launch occurred almost two years late.

Musk unveiled the truck in late 2019, and the company said production would begin in late 2021, but Tesla said production would begin slowly and in fewer numbers than its other cars.

During an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast in November, Musk said he expects Tesla to build about 200,000 trucks a year at peak production. He did not say when the company would reach peak production.