Tesla Cybertruck recall: Warning issued over 27,000 faulty vehicles

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By Marie Boran

Technology Reporter

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Tesla has announced it has issued a warning over 27,000 faulty Cybertruck vehicles that may have rear-view image delays.

Tesla announced on Thursday that it is recalling the Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a fault that could increase the risk of crashes. This is not the first time Tesla has issued a recall for its Cybertruck.

The company said in a report filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the rear-view camera image in the affected vehicles may not display for up to six to eight seconds when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The delay is caused by the system failing to complete a shutdown process before it is commanded to boot up.

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The NHTSA declined to comment to Newsweek, instead referring to the recall file on its website. The Safety Recall Report filed with the NHTSA detailed that the Cybertrucks in question are vehicles manufactured between November 13, 2023, and September 14, 2024.

The report stated that, as a remedy, Tesla released an over-the-air software update, free of charge, on or shortly after September 19, adding that "no further action is necessary from owners of affected vehicles that are equipped with software release 2024.32.5.2 or a later release."

Separately, owner notification letters are expected to be mailed to those in possession of a Cybertruck by November 25, 2024.

The defect was first noticed on September 12, 2024, as part of an internal compliance audit, investigated on September 13 and on September 19, 2024. The car manufacturer stated in the report that "having completed its assessment, Tesla determined that a noncompliance exists and made a voluntary recall determination."

Tesla additionally noted in the report that on September 25 it had "identified 45 warranty claims and four field reports that may be related to the condition."

This recall is the latest setback for the futuristic-looking Cybertruck, which has experienced several delays in its production. Tesla began delivering the vehicle in November 2023 after years of delays.

Earlier this year, the company recalled most of its Cybertrucks in the U.S. over problems with windshield wipers and exterior trims, and, separately, an issue with incorrect application of the trunk bed trim sail applique.

Despite the recall, Tesla reported that it produced approximately 470,000 vehicles and delivered around 463,000 vehicles in the third quarter of 2024. However, the company did not disclose how many Cybertrucks were included in these figures. Tesla will release its third-quarter financial results on October 23, 2024.