FLOSSI STARS IN TOTAL RECALL
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Due to Detaching Panels
Since its release in late 2023, the Tesla Cybertruck has been subject to eight recalls addressing various safety and performance issues. Here's a chronological overview:
January 29, 2024: Instrument Panel Visibility
Issue: Warning lights are displayed in a small font, making critical safety information hard to read and increasing the crash risk.
Solution: Software update to enhance display readability.
April 16, 2024: Accelerator Pedal Malfunction
Issue: The accelerator pedal pad could dislodge and become trapped in the interior trim, potentially causing unintended acceleration.
Solution: Replacement of the pedal assembly.
June 18, 2024: Loose Trim Panels
Issue: The trunk bed trim sail could come loose, creating a road hazard for other motorists or pedestrians.
Solution: Reattachment using improved tape or adhesion methods.
June 18, 2024: Windshield Wiper Failure
Issue: Windshield wipers could fail, reducing visibility and increasing the crash risk.
Solution: Replacement of the wiper motor.
September 25, 2024: Rearview Camera Delay
Issue: A delayed rearview camera image could increase the crash risk while backing up.
Solution: Software update to reduce image delay.
November 24, 2024: Drive Inverter Fault
Issue: A fault in the drive inverter could cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the crash risk.
Solution: Replacement of the drive inverter.
December 17, 2024: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Issue: A malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system could fail to alert drivers to low tire pressures, significantly raising the risk of a collision.
Solution: Over-the-air software update to address the issue.
March 20, 2025: Detaching Exterior Panels
Issue: A defect where a cant rail, a stainless-steel trim panel, can detach from the vehicle, posing a road hazard.
Solution: Replacement of the faulty part at no cost to owners.
Tesla's recent recall of approximately 46,000 Cybertrucks due to the potential detachment of exterior panels is significant for the company but relatively modest compared to the most extensive automotive recalls in history. Notable examples include:
Takata Airbag Recall: Over 65 million vehicles were recalled due to defective airbags that could explode upon deployment, causing injuries or fatalities.
Ford's 1996 Recall: Approximately 22.7 million vehicles were recalled due to faulty ignition switches that posed fire hazards.
General Motors' 2014 Recall: Around 30 million vehicles were recalled because of defective ignition switches that could unexpectedly shut off engines and disable airbags.
