Tesla Has Announced Its Fifth Recall This Year

Automotive

Oct 8

Written By Damian Nicholas

27,000 vehicles affected due to a delayed rearview camera, heightening the risk of accidents while reversing.

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Words by Damian Nicholas

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Tesla's Cybertruck has faced many challenges since its launch last year. In 2024 alone, the vehicle has been subjected to its fifth recall. The most recent recall affected 27,000 cybertrucks and was related to the rearview camera. Reports indicate that the camera's feed may experience a delay of six to eight seconds, leading to real-time display issues on the dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has specified that a delay of more than two seconds is unacceptable, as it can lead to accidents, particularly while the Cybertruck is reversing. To address this concern, Tesla has promptly released a software update to rectify the problem.

In addition to the current issue with the rearview camera, the Cybertruck was previously recalled in June due to concerns about the windshield detaching while in motion, and in April, there was a recall relating to a stuck accelerator pedal. On the flip side, one has to admire Tesla's commitment to addressing safety issues and ensuring the well-being of its customers.

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In 2024, Tesla's Cybertruck faced its fifth recall, affecting 27,000 vehicles due to rearview camera issues. The delay in the camera's feed, lasting six to eight seconds, raised concerns about real-time display problems on the dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deemed a delay of more than two seconds unacceptable, as it could lead to accidents, especially during vehicle reversals. However, Tesla promptly released a software update to address the issue. This was not the first recall for the Cybertruck, as previous concerns included windshield detachment and a stuck accelerator pedal.
Tesla's commitment to addressing safety issues and prioritizing customer well-being is evident. Tesla reported that some Cybertrucks failed to display a rearview image within the required two seconds, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The company remedied the issue with a free over-the-air software update for the rearview camera.

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