For Tesla's futuristic new Cybertruck, a fourth recall
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Tesla is recalling its futuristic new Cybertruck pickup for the fourth time in the U.S. to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose, and failing front windshield wipers.

The company says in the documents that the front windshield wiper motor controller can stop working because it’s getting too much electrical current. A wiper that fails can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The Austin, Texas, company says it knows of no crashes or injuries caused by the problem.

In the other recall, a trim piece along the truck bed can come loose and fly off, creating a hazard for other motorists.

Tesla says in documents that the trim piece is installed with adhesive, and that may not have been done properly at the factory.

  • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    4 months ago

    It was the first EV pickup, at the time of announcement, and the battery tech sounded excellent, as did the list of features. Most importantly the announced price would have made it one of the lowest priced EVs. How could you not get hyped?

    But when it dragged out so long and they were going to deliver on features offer price, maybe they should have cut their losses.

    At the time, I was saying Cybertruck was a huge success because it pushed Ford to build the F150 Lightning.