Tesla has announced its sixth recall of the year for the Cybertruck, affecting 2,431 units manufactured between November 2023 and July 2024. The recall, reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is due to a defect in the drive inverter that could cause the vehicles to lose drive power, increasing the risk of crashes.
Tesla will replace the faulty part at no cost to owners, starting on or after December 9. As of October 30, Tesla reported no accidents, injuries, or fatalities linked to the defect.
This recall follows several others this year, including one in October for a rearview camera delay that affected over 27,000 vehicles, a June recall for faulty front windshield wipers impacting 11,600 Cybertrucks, and an April recall for accelerator pedal issues on nearly 4,000 trucks. Tesla also issued a recall in February for a font size issue on warning lights in some newer models.
While Tesla has not commented directly on the recall, it comes as the company sees a boost in stock value following the election of President-elect Donald Trump. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been a vocal critic of regulations, played a major role in supporting Trump’s campaign, spending $119 million on a pro-Trump super PAC. Musk is also expected to assist Trump in selecting nominees for federal agency leadership positions, including at NHTSA.
Tesla, which recently reached a $1 trillion valuation, has faced increased scrutiny over its operations, including several federal investigations into the company and its founder.
