Tesla Recalls Cybertruck

(Reuters) – Tesla announced on Wednesday it is recalling 2,431 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks in the United States due to potential loss of drive power, which could increase the risk of a crash. This is the sixth recall for the Cybertruck this year.

Last month, the company reported a larger recall of over 27,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because of delayed rear-view camera images that can impair driver visibility, posing additional crash risks.

The issue arises from a fault in the drive inverter in Cybertrucks manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2023. This fault could result in the component stopping torque production when the accelerator is pressed, leading to a loss of propulsion and heightened collision risk. Tesla stated they will replace the faulty drive inverters at no extra cost.

After a two-year delay caused by production and battery supply challenges, Tesla commenced deliveries of its innovative Cybertruck in 2023. However, the company has not provided detailed production or delivery figures for this model.

The Blade Runner-inspired truck was introduced to refresh Tesla's aging lineup amid a slowdown in EV demand, drawing significant investor attention due to its high development costs.