From PC Mag: Tesla's unmistakable Cybertruck has been recalled for the sixth time this year—this time, over its drive inverter.
Tesla filed the issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Nov. 5, explaining that the recall is because "a fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels." Of course, suddenly being unable to accelerate a vehicle while on the road is dangerous, and poses an immediate threat to both the driver and the safety of others on the road.
A Cybertruck customer reportedly complained to Tesla after their vehicle experienced the issue back in July. Tesla then investigated the issue for three months.
A little over 2,400 2024 Cybertrucks made between Nov. 6, 2023 and July 30 may be affected by this issue, according to the NHTSA Recall Safety Report, meaning only a small minority of the over 11,600 Cybertrucks sold so far are impacted.
The metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect transistors (MOSFET) in the drive inverter are part of the problem, so if your Cybertruck has Inverter Part number family 1802305 containing MOSFET part number 1530063-2A-B, you're among the recall. Drivers won't be able to easily determine this, but Tesla's Customer Service may be able to help as they're now aware of this recall.
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