Tesla‘s latest EV recall targets their newest offering as potential drive inverter faults threaten vehicle safety. The electric vehicle maker announced a voluntary recall of 2,431 Cybertruck pickups on Wednesday, reports The Hill.

The Technical Problem

The recall affects all 2024 Cybertruck models manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024. The issue stems from faulty drive inverters that could unexpectedly stop producing torque.

“If the inverter stops producing torque, the driver loses the ability to apply torque to the vehicle using the accelerator pedal resulting in a loss of propulsion, which may increase the risk of a collision,” Tesla explained in their statement.

Tesla’s Response

The company isn’t wasting any time addressing the problem. They’re offering free drive inverter replacements to affected customers, with repairs estimated to take about three hours. Notably, Tesla reports that no accidents, injuries, or fatalities have been linked to this issue so far.

A Pattern of Recent Recalls

This marks Tesla’s sixth recall in 2024 alone. The company previously dealt with problems affecting the Cybertruck’s rearview camera speed and addressed software issues impacting nearly two million vehicles. They’ve also had to tackle electric parking brake concerns in older Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between February and October 2016.

EVXL’s Take

This latest recall adds to the growing pains of Tesla’s most ambitious vehicle yet. While recalls are common in the auto industry, especially with new models, it’s crucial that Tesla maintains transparency and quick response times to maintain consumer trust. The Tesla’s track record shows they typically handle recalls efficiently, often through over-the-air updates, though this hardware issue requires physical service center visits.

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