In the United States, 3,878 Tesla Cybertrucks are being recalled due to defective accelerator pedals.

About 3900 Cybertrucks, the most recent future pickup from US manufacturer Tesla, are the subject of a recall because a problem with the accelerator pedal can cause it to jam and cause an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). CONTAINS”Closing the accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident.“, notes the notice from the Agency, notified on Wednesday by the manufacturer. He explains that this pedal is possible “abandoned and stuck» and that 3878 Cybertrucks are affected by this recall.

This applies to all pickups manufactured between November 13, 2023 and April 4, 2024, indicates the organization, noting that Tesla had received a report from a customer on March 31 about this problem. Expert in electric vehicles”will change or modify the procedure“defect free of charge, notes NHTSA. The manufacturer said it was not aware, as of April 15, of any accidents, injuries or deaths resulting from this defect. Cybertrucks manufactured from April 17 will have a new version of these devices, as those that have not yet been delivered to their owners .

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This pickup, the latest of Tesla, was launched in November 2019 but its first delivery was delayed, it only took place from December 1, 2023. By announcing on April 2 the sales and production of the group in the first quarter, Tesla did not mention those of the Cybertruck, production that began in mid-July. The objective of Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, is to reach an annual production rate of “a quarter of a million», «court 2025».

The order book exceeded one million in November. This pickup has a range of 400 to 800 kilometers, depending on the model, and the ability to pull more than 6 tons. Its body is made of stainless steel plates to ensure its durability. Around 2:00 pm GMT, Tesla shares fell 0.56% on the New York Stock Exchange.