Tesla announced a recall of 2,400 Cybertruck pickups in the U.S. due to a faulty part increasing crash risks. The recall, reported on Wednesday, is the sixth involving Cybertrucks this year. A defective driver inverter in models produced up to 30 July could stop the vehicle from generating torque when accelerating. This issue may result in a sudden loss of power, raising the likelihood of a crash, according to Tesla’s filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The electric vehicle maker confirmed plans to replace the problematic inverter with an upgraded component. While Tesla acknowledged five warranty claims linked to the issue, there have been no known crashes or injuries. The replacement process will start around 9 December. The updated part has already been in use since late July.
Previously, Tesla recalled over 27,000 Cybertrucks due to rear-view camera delays. Earlier recalls addressed loose accelerator pads, windshield wiper faults, and exterior trim issues. The high-cost Cybertruck is critical as Tesla battles slowing EV demand.
