Truckload of problems… Tesla issued a recall that affects most of its Cybertrucks on US roads. The country’s EV leader called back 27K+ Cybertrucks pending a software update next month, after drivers reported up to an 8-second delay in the rearview-camera display when backing up. It’s the fifth and largest recall for the flashy steel truck since it hit roads last fall.
FYI: In August, Tesla discontinued its $60K entry-level Cybertruck, leaving its mid-range $100K model as the next most affordable option.
Rocky rollout… The Cybertruck has gotten a lot of attention (especially on social media), but its debut has been far from smooth. Production snags caused nearly two years of delays, and almost a year after the vehicles hit the roads, the speed bumps haven’t stopped. In April, Tesla recalled 4K trucks after finding that some pedals could get stuck at full-throttle speed (yikes). Then in June, Tesla called back 12K of the vehicles for faulty windshield wipers and loose trim pieces.
Checked out: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it didn’t have plans to conduct an official safety test on the Cybertruck because it’s not sold at scale.
Bad reps don’t always crush demand… Despite a slew of issues, Cybertruck fans have shown they’re willing to charge ahead for the latest tech. This week Tesla topped quarterly delivery estimates, partly thanks to rising demand for the truck. In July it was the best-selling car over $100K.