Tesla is recalling over 27,000 Cybertrucks due to issues with their rear-view cameras, the company announced on Thursday. Most of the affected vehicles are in the United States, and Tesla believes a software update can resolve the problem.
The issue occurs when the driver shifts into reverse, where the image from the rear-view camera can take up to eight seconds to appear. This delay increases the risk of accidents, according to Tesla. A software update is expected to fix the issue.
According to Reuters, this recall marks the largest one for Tesla’s electric truck so far.
This isn’t the first time the Cybertruck has faced problems. In April of this year, Tesla recalled 3,900 trucks due to malfunctioning accelerator pedals that could get stuck or detach unexpectedly, causing unintended acceleration. Another recall followed in June, partly due to issues with the windshield wipers.
Production Delays and Challenges The Cybertruck’s release has been fraught with delays. Although the prototype was introduced four years ago, the production timeline was significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, technical challenges, and supply shortages.
Despite the initial hype, interest in the Cybertruck has been underwhelming. There have also been reports of quality issues; some American owners have already reported rust spots on their vehicles.
Measuring 5.68 meters in length and 2.2 meters in width, the Cybertruck is quite large. Weighing nearly 3,000 kilograms, the vehicle does not meet certain EU road specifications, making it unsuitable for driving in the Netherlands, according to the ANWB.
