The Cybertruck's failure is now complete

Apr 19 2024 by Mashable

 

The Tesla Cybertruck was supposed to stop bullets. Turns out its owners should be more afraid of a bit of soap.

An "unapproved lubricant" used on the Cybertruck's accelerator pad caused it to slip off and get trapped in a bit of trim above the pedal, according to a recall report [PDF] by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you've been on TikTok this week, you might have seen what that can mean, thanks to a viral video of a Cybertruck owner whose accelerator jammed in the...

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