June 25th 2024.
In the short time since its release late last year, the Tesla Cybertruck has already undergone two recalls, bringing the total to four. These recalls have been necessary due to design issues that have been discovered in the truck's manufacturing process. At the moment, the Cybertruck is only available for purchase in North America, as the region's design standards are not as strict compared to Europe and Australia.
The latest recall affects almost all 12,000 Cybertrucks that are currently on the road. The issue at hand involves the large, single windshield wiper and a piece of plastic trim along the edge of the truck bed. This black plastic trim has the potential to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, posing a danger to other motorists on the road. According to documents from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this problem was first discovered when a Cybertruck, missing this piece, was transported to a delivery center on a car hauler truck.
Upon further investigation by Tesla, it was found that the plastic trim had not been properly installed. This led to further incidents of the trim pieces coming loose due to improper installation, even on trucks that had already been delivered to customers. To address this issue, Tesla will be asking Cybertruck owners to bring their vehicles to a service center for the trim piece to be replaced or properly installed with the use of "adhesion promoter" and pressure-sensitive tape. The recall process is set to begin in mid-August and owners will be notified accordingly.
In addition to this, the electric motor that powers the Cybertruck's single windshield wiper is also being recalled for a separate issue. During testing, some of the motors were found to be damaged in a way that could cause excessive electrical current to run through them, resulting in failure. This recall is being done as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and functionality of the vehicles.
This is not the first time that the Cybertruck has been recalled. In April, there was a recall due to a potential issue with the accelerator pedal becoming stuck down. And in January, a software recall was issued for 2.2 million vehicles, including the Cybertruck, because the warning lights displayed letters that were too small to read easily. This was resolved through a software update that was done remotely.
In a recent speech to investors, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybertruck will not be exported to Australia. He explained that the truck was designed specifically for North American requirements and that conforming to international standards would have negatively impacted the overall product. These recalls and the decision to not export to Australia highlight the company's commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of their vehicles.
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