Tesla recalls 12,000 Cybertrucks for a silly defect

The electric pickup Tesla Cybertruck claims to be unbreakable, yet some very silly problems are sending it to the workshop.

Another bad news for Tesla, which has been informed by the U.S. road safety authority (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA) of the obligation to recall the entirety of its Cybertruck production. Precisely 11,688 units.

The reason? A potential wiper malfunction – there is only one XXL wiper on a Tesla Cybertruck – which, in the event of rain, would create a visibility defect and thus a significant risk of accident. In the United States, they don’t joke about danger; otherwise, gigantic lawsuits could cost Tesla billions of dollars. Tesla is already entangled in a series of very long, high-profile, and costly lawsuits concerning accidents (sometimes fatal) related to autonomous driving.

Electrical Over-voltage

According to the NHTSA, the wiper problem of the Tesla Cybertruck relates to excessive voltage sent to the electric motor, which can lead to its failure. This is a cause that one would never have believed possible in 2024, but similar to the silly and recurring issues that affect Tesla: automatic wiper sensors, reverse radars, etc.

It is worth noting that this recall, which will involve changing the wiper motor, will also solve a second issue: the rear trunk trim that loosens and risks flying off, posing a threat to other road users…

Finally, let’s remember that the Tesla Cybertruck already faced a recall earlier in 2024 due to an electronic throttle issue.

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