Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse. The fifth recall of the vehicle Since it went on sale late last year.
Tesla has issued a free software upgrade to address the issue, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 25.
Cybertruck owners have had to deal with a series of recalls since the vehicle went on sale in November. In June, there was a recall to fix issues with parts that could come loose and windshield wipers that could malfunction. Two months earlier, some Cybertrucks were recalled due to… The accelerator pedal can stick.
In the latest recall, the company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that displays in trucks may remain blank for up to 8 seconds after the driver turns into reverse. The United States requires that these displays be activated with the rear view within two seconds of shifting into reverse.
Elon Musk’s Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic cars Cybertruck Deliveries to customers in November, two years later than originally scheduled.
Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
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