Windshield wiper and trunk bed issue forced Tesla to recall 11,000 Cybertruck

Tesla is recalling 11,688 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks for an issue with the windshield wiper issue confirmed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall covers 2024 units due to excessive electrical current that can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail. This malfunction can reduce visibility and pose a risk of crash.

Cybertruck comes with a single Winshiled wiper which covers almost 75 percent of the front glass. It’s the largest wiper in a pickup truck and one of its kind designed by Tesla. Owners will get a free replacement of the motor component and will get notified via mail by August 18, 2024.

A second letter published by NHTSA shows that 11,383 Cybertrucks are recalled for improper trunk bed trim. Due to the issue, the bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered to and can be loosened. This loose applique can detach from the vehicle, create road hazards for other drivers, and endanger their safety.

The EV maker will also resolve this issue by applying an adhesion prompter and pressure-sensitive tape or replacing the applique if required free of charge.

Source – Tesla

These two recalls come after Cybertruck reportedly fixed the accelerator pedal issue in April. This problem could have caused the pedal to dislodge and become trapped in the interior trim above the pedal. However, the company applied a small fix to resolve the issue. The company recalled around 3,838 units of this electric vehicle (EV).

In December, Tesla began the first batch of Cybertruck deliveries. Still, there are a lot more orders pending for the rest of the year.

At 2024 Tesla Stockholder Day, CEO, Elon Musk said the EV maker is nearing 1,300 units of production a week. It also planned to manufacture non-foundation series Cybertrucks by this year.