It was recently reported that the Cybertruck maker Tesla has announced a recall for its Cybertrucks. Yes, you read that right, the company recalled the vehicles after a video went viral that showed the accelerator pedal of the truck getting stuck which can potentially cause the vehicle to accelerate and cause a crash.
Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator pedal issue
The company has officially recalled 3,878 units. The issue occurs with the accelerator pedal pad that sits above the pedal may dislodge, slide upwards and become stuck with the footwell area's trim, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tesla said, "Customers can take their Cybertrucks to the nearest service centre to get the new accelerator pedal component fitted.
Tesla has said that the replacement of the accelerator pedal assembly will be done without charging any cost." Earlier, the company also recalled about 2 million electric cars across different models over warning light and font visibility issues. The EV manufacturer reportedly recalled the vehicles including the Cybertruck over dashboard warning lights with font sizes that are too small for the users to view and understand, reveals an official statement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The electric four-wheeler manufacturer started deliveries of the Cybertruck pickups trucks to customers in November, two years behind the original schedule, with uncertainty over when large-scale production could begin. Tesla is trying to slowly ramp up the production though but because of the unique manufacturing process, it might take some time. The AWD version of the model starts at $80,000. For now, Elon Musk is likely to unveil a $2-3 billion investment during an India visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future of Tesla in India.
Apart from the above, Tesla also slashed retail prices by up to $2,000, on vehicles such as the Model 3 and Model Y. These will take effect in several markets which includes the US, China and Germany, later this week (After April 23, 2024). This will be Tesla’s most recent strategy to boost demand that had decreased due to high interest rates. The cuts come ahead of its quarterly earnings this Tuesday.
The world’s most valuable automotive producer is expected to post its first revenue drop and lowest gross margin, in nearly four years, according to LSEG data. Tesla has been grappling with declining sales and an intensifying price war, especially against electric vehicles (EVs) produced in China.
In China, the company cut the price of Model 3 by 14,000 yuan ($1,930) to 231,900 yuan ($32,000), as seen on its official website on Sunday. Meanwhile, in Germany, the price of the Model 3 rear wheel drive was lowered to 40,990 euros ($43,670.75) from 42,990 euros, where it had remained since February.
