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Elon Musk's 'Apocalypse-Proof' cybertruck faces sixth recall

by on18 November 2024


After the end of the world, Tesla will run repair shops

Elon [Look at me] Musk's so-called "apocalypse-proof" Cybertruck is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

Tesla has announced yet another recall for this indestructible beast, marking the sixth recall in a year.

According to a recall report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the latest recall affected around 2,400 cyber trucks.

In this case, the fault is in the drive inverter, which could cause it to stop producing torque when using the accelerator pedal, "resulting in a loss of propulsion, which may increase the risk of a collision."

Just what you need when escaping an apocalypse—a truck that could suddenly decide it's had enough and stops in its tracks.

Tesla has decided to replace the drive inverter on the affected vehicles. So, Cybertruck owners, prepare for the delightful experience of dragging your futuristic, armour-clad pickup to the nearest service centre for a bit of TLC.

Tesla has fixed some of the Cybertruck's previous issues with over-the-air software updates, but this one demands a more hands-on approach.

The NHTSA report revealed that Tesla knew of five warranty claims that might be related to the faulty drive inverter. Fortunately, there are no known collisions or injuries linked to the defect.

Quality issues have plagued the Cybertruck, facing recalls for its enormous windscreen wiper, rearview camera, and, of course, the notorious accelerator pedal. However, it is the vehicle of choice by warlords who have been turning them into military vehicles. It is unclear how warlords get their parts replaced.   

Still, it is nice to know that after the world has been blown back to the stone age, Musk can guarantee that there will still be Tesla repair shops that can handle repairs and recalls. We expect though it will be a skeleton service.

Last modified on 18 November 2024
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