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Tesla is recalling 3,788 Cybertrucks due to a potential issue with the accelerator pedal pad.
Tesla is recalling 3,788 Cybertrucks due to a potential issue with the accelerator pedal pad.
False (B)
An accelerator pedal pad could potentially get stuck in the vehicle's interior trim.
An accelerator pedal pad could potentially get stuck in the vehicle's interior trim.
True (A)
Tesla's shares increased by 3% before the announcement of the recall.
Tesla's shares increased by 3% before the announcement of the recall.
False (B)
Tesla's Cybertruck deliveries were delayed for two years due to battery-supply constraints only.
Tesla's Cybertruck deliveries were delayed for two years due to battery-supply constraints only.
Most of Tesla's recall issues can be resolved through software updates.
Most of Tesla's recall issues can be resolved through software updates.
An investigation into Tesla's vehicles over power steering loss upgraded to an engineering analysis.
An investigation into Tesla's vehicles over power steering loss upgraded to an engineering analysis.
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Tesla Cybertruck Recall
- Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal pad that may come loose and get lodged in the interior trim.
- A trapped accelerator pedal could cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Cybertruck Production and Delivery
- Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks late last year after a two-year delay due to production problems and battery-supply constraints.
Tesla Shares
- Tesla's shares fell nearly 3% before the bell on Friday, adding to its five-session losing streak during which the stock lost about 14%.
Recall Resolution
- Tesla will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly at no charge.
- Owners will be notified through letters mailed in June.
Tesla Recalls in 2024
- In the first quarter of 2024, Tesla had three recalls affecting about 2.4m vehicles.
- Most Tesla recall issues are usually resolved through over-the-air software updates.
Previous Recalls
- In February, Tesla recalled about 2.2m vehicles in the United States due to an incorrect font size on warning lights.
- US safety regulators upgraded their investigation into Tesla's vehicles over power steering loss to the status of an engineering analysis.
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