For Tesla's futuristic new Cybertruck, a fourth recall
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Tesla is recalling its futuristic new Cybertruck pickup for the fourth time in the U.S. to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose, and failing front windshield wipers.

The company says in the documents that the front windshield wiper motor controller can stop working because it’s getting too much electrical current. A wiper that fails can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The Austin, Texas, company says it knows of no crashes or injuries caused by the problem.

In the other recall, a trim piece along the truck bed can come loose and fly off, creating a hazard for other motorists.

Tesla says in documents that the trim piece is installed with adhesive, and that may not have been done properly at the factory.

  • burgersc12English
    621·
    6 months ago

    Over 2 million on backorder. They say avg 5 year wait, but if they’ve only made 11,000 (it was 4,000 for the first recall iirc) its gonna be waaaaay more than 5 years wait for those idiots

    • Munkisquisher@lemmy.nzEnglish
      46·
      6 months ago

      Except people 3 years into that wait are already getting called up for their turn. A lot of people are declining to take it up

      • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.worldEnglish
        24·
        6 months ago

        A lot of people are declining a 20k markup for a foundation series.

        A lot of people will also be declining since the prices don’t match the initial specs, but we really don’t have a clear picture on that yet.

    • skyspydude1@lemmy.worldEnglish
      36·
      6 months ago

      “Backorder” meant “Idiots with a couple hundred dollars”. “Orders” were a whole $100 fully refundable deposit. It was a complete non-commitment, and I know a ton of people who literally bought them solely to resell their “spot in line”.

      I knew a dude who put in an order for 5, just to ensure he could sell his “spots on the list”. Dude was a service tech that couldn’t afford even the fake $40k price, let alone the current $100k price. I’ve seen tons of stories like his as well, so there’s a 0% chance even 20% of those are actually converting to sales.

      • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
        31·
        6 months ago

        Right, I considered it …. I’m not interested in a truck but a fully refundable $100 to hold my place in line, for what was at the time the first EV pickup?

        • nilloc@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
          9·
          6 months ago

          Rivian had shown off their EV truck a year and a half before Tesla announced the Cyber Truck. And it’s a much more useful vehicle.

          I believe the Ford Lightning EV might have been in the works already too, but not sure if it was announced yet.

          Rivian also started delivering its truck in 2021 after showing the concept in may 2018.