Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 4,000 of its recently launched Cybertruck pickups due to a defect in the accelerator pedal that could cause unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Detalles de la retirada

The recall affects all 3,878 Cybertrucks on U.S. roads produced between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024. The defect, caused by the use of soap as a lubricant during assembly at Tesla’s Austin, Texas factory, reduces the retention of the pad to the pedal, potentially leading to the accelerator pedal getting stuck, reports El NY Times.

Tesla recibió por primera vez una queja de un cliente el 31 de marzo, y el 12 de abril la empresa había completado su evaluación y retirado voluntariamente los vehículos afectados. La NHTSA declaró que Tesla no tiene constancia de ningún accidente, lesión o muerte causados por el defecto. Algunos propietarios de Cybertruck han compartido vídeos y fotografías en las redes sociales en los que describen el problema y confirman que pueden detener el vehículo pisando el pedal del freno.

Reparaciones y sustituciones gratuitas

Tesla sustituirá o reparará gratuitamente el pedal del acelerador de los Cybertrucks afectados, según ha declarado la NHTSA.

Tesla’s Recent Challenges

The Cybertruck recall is the latest setback for Tesla, the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States. The company has been facing increased competition from emerging rivals and reported its first year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter of 2024 since the start of the pandemic. Tesla’s market share in the U.S. has dropped from 62 percent at the beginning of 2023 to 51 percent in the first quarter of 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Tesla’s recent troubles have unsettled investors, resulting in a roughly 40 percent decline in the company’s stock price so far this year. The electric car maker has also struggled to maintain its recent rapid growth as established automakers enter the battery-powered car market and demand for these vehicles slows.

Retiradas anteriores

Tesla se ha enfrentado a varias llamadas a revisión en el último año, entre ellas:

Febrero de 2024: Más de dos millones de vehículos retirados por un problema de tamaño de letra en el panel de luces de advertencia.
December 2023: More than two million vehicles recalled to update the Autopilot software, providing more prominent alerts reminding drivers to keep their hands on the wheel while using the system.

The Cybertruck recall serves as another challenge for Tesla as it navigates increased competition, slowing demand, and a series of setbacks. The company’s first pickup truck, with its unique angular design and high starting price, may face limited appeal and sales.

Mientras Tesla soluciona el defecto del pedal del acelerador y trabaja para mantener su posición en el mercado de vehículos eléctricos, tendrá que centrarse en el control de calidad y la innovación para mantenerse a la vanguardia.