ALBAWABA - Tesla has issued a recall for 2,400 of its Cybertruck pickups in the US due to a driver inverter issue, marking the sixth recall for the electric vehicle since its highly anticipated launch in late 2023.
The latest recall addresses a flaw that might cause an abrupt power outage, thereby raising the possibility of accidents in the event that the truck suddenly loses propulsion, as reported by Bloomberg.
According to Tesla’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing, the driver inverter, a crucial part of the electric car powertrain that transforms battery energy into wheel power and allows for acceleration, is the source of the issue.
Tesla says it has not documented any accidents or injuries associated with the malfunction, despite the fact that it has filed five warranty claims linked to the inverter problem. As a solution, starting on December 9, Tesla will provide impacted owners with a free replacement of the defective inverters with upgraded parts.
Cybertrucks built after July 30, however, already have upgraded inverters installed, according to the Reuters citing Tesla.
This recall comes after a number of technical problems with the Cybertruck that Tesla fixed in the previous year. Due to potential visual concerns caused by delayed rear-view camera picture displays, Tesla recalled more than 27,000 Cybertrucks in October. Other recalls earlier this year addressed problems with exterior trim, windshield wipers, and accelerator pedal security.
With its striking form and futuristic look, the Cybertruck made its debut as part of Tesla's plan to revitalize its lineup in the midst of the electric car market's sluggish development. Due to manufacturing difficulties and battery supply limitations, the Cybertruck launch, which was initially scheduled for delivery in 2021, was postponed until late 2023.
