Coverage dated April 15, 2024 to April 21, 2024

Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to faulty accelerator pedal

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Apr 19, 2024

Newest development Apr 22, 2024 · 3 reportsTesla's fix for faulty Cybertruck pedal is a simple one

The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 16, 2024
Cybertruck production reportedly halted over pedal issue
Headline from Digital Trends ·
Apr 19, 2024Names this update
Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to faulty accelerator pedal
Headline from CBS News ·
Apr 22, 2024Newest
Tesla's fix for faulty Cybertruck pedal is a simple one
Headline from Digital Trends ·

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18 articles, oldest first.

Digital Trends
Cybertruck production reportedly halted over pedal issue (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 15, 2024
Digital Trends's feed description
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been hit by a production delay apparently caused by an issue with the recently launched EV's accelerator pedal.
Forbes
What We Know About Tesla Cybertruck Delays—After Customers Reportedly Notice Accelerator Pedal Problems (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 15, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Some Tesla owners have reported accelerator pedals coming loose while driving their new Cybertrucks.
InsideEVs
Tesla Cybertruck's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Problem Creates 6,800-Pound Land Missile (opens InsideEVs)
Published Apr 15, 2024
InsideEVs's feed description
Deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck have reportedly been halted after an owner found that the accelerator pedal cover could slip off and floor the truck.
Gizmodo
Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks Over Accelerator Pedal Defect (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
Elon Musk's new favorite toy is going as well as everything else he's touched lately.
FOX Business
Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 18, 2024
FOX Business's feed description
The recall of the nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks was prompted by accelerator pedal pads in them that 'may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped.'
CNN
Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stick down (opens CNN)
Published Apr 18, 2024
CNN's feed description
Tesla has been ordered to recall nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal that can stick in place when pressed down.
CBS News
Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to faulty accelerator pedal (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 18, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Breitbart News
Pedal Stuck to the Metal: Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks Due to Dangerous Faulty Accelerators (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Elon Musk's Tesla has issued a recall for all 3,878 Cybertrucks shipped to date because of a defect that can cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck, increasing the risk of crashes.
The Guardian
Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 18, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
US officials say pedal pad could come loose and get lodged in interior trim, causing vehicle to accelerate unintentionally
Fortune
Tesla's worst recall in years for 3,900 cybertruck pedals adds to pile of bad news for Elon Musk (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Fortune's feed description
The news that the truck's accelerator pedal can get stuck and cause a crash comes as Tesla's market value has shrunk by two-thirds.
Jalopnik
Tesla Cybertruck Slippery Pedal Recall Caused By Soap (opens Jalopnik)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Jalopnik's feed description
This one simple trick caused Tesla's 7,000 pound trucks to accelerate unintentionally
New York Post
Tesla recalls all of the nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks it has sold over accelerator pedal issue (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 18, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Tesla has voluntary recalled nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedals, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration confirmed on Friday.
Insider
Tesla is recalling almost 4,000 Cybertrucks over a fault that could cause the accelerator to jam open (opens Insider)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Insider's feed description
The Cybertrucks have a fault with their accelerators that could cause the pedal to jam, NHTSA said.
Forbes
Tesla Recalls Nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks Over Gas Pedals That Can Get Stuck—Causing Truck To Accelerate (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 18, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Regulators said the issue was likely caused by an unapproved soap used during manufacturing.
Digital Trends
Tesla's fix for faulty Cybertruck pedal is a simple one (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 21, 2024
Digital Trends's feed description
Less than five months after handing over the first Cybertrucks to customers, Tesla has had to recall the pickup to fix an issue with the accelerator pedal.
Quartz
Tesla's quick fix for Cybertruck's slippery gas pedal isn't much (opens Quartz)
Published Apr 21, 2024
Quartz's feed description
Tesla recalled thousands of Cybertrucks when it emerged that gas pedals could become loose
Gizmodo
Tesla's Fix for the Cybertruck's Defective Gas Pedal Is to Just Bolt It On (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 21, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
Tesla recalled every Cybertruck delivered when it emerged gas pedals could become loose, and the fix takes a single rivet and 35 seconds.

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