Tesla is recalling 27,185 Cybertruck vehicles due to visibility issues with their rearview camera. This is the fifth recall of a stainless steel electric van since it was first put on the road. end of 2023.
The reason for the recall is a software issue involving the rearview mirror display screen of affected trucks, which can remain blank for up to eight seconds after a driver shifts into reverse, Tesla revealed in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The United States requires that rearview mirror displays activate within two seconds of shifting into reverse.
“A delayed rear image reduces the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of an accident,” the company said in the advisory.
The recall affects certain 2024 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023 and September 14, 2024. Specifically, the recalled vehicles “operate or operated with specific software logic for low-voltage hardware,” Tesla said in the filing.
The futuristic-looking Cybertruck has had a bumpy road since its December 2023 debut, along with the SUV deal with multiple reminders this year, with the owner rust complaints. The cost of vans ranges from $57,390 to $96,390.
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Tesla in February has recalled nearly 2.2 million Cybertrucks because of a problem with the font of the letters on the vehicle’s anti-lock braking system warning light, which was too small to read. This was followed in April by a smaller recall of around 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a Defective accelerator pedal. Two additional recalls in June involved faulty wipers and loose trim parts.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As a fix to the latest recall, Tesla has released a free software update that owners can download. Notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 25, 2024.
Cybertruck owners with questions about the latest recall can contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
Homeowners can also contact NHTSA at (888) 327-4236 (toll-free at (800) 424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. The NHTSA call back number is 24V-718.
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