Key Takeaways
- Tesla stopped all Cybertruck deliveries for a week, reportedly because of a mechanical issue
- Unexpected delays cause frustration among hopeful owners
- The Cybertruck isn’t new to problems, but proactive fix is good news
The production of the Cybertruck is well underway, but several electric Tesla trucks are facing mechanical issues – before they even get delivered to their respective owners. Many Cybertruck owner hopefuls have complained on Cybertruck Owners Club forum that they received a notification that their delivery appointments have been canceled due to an “unexpected delay.”
“Hi, we have just been informed of an unexpected delay regarding the preparation of your vehicle. We need to cancel your delivery appointment for tomorrow and we will reach out again when we’re able to get you back on the schedule,” the notification read, according to one of the forum users.
Why The Delay?
Details of the postponement weren’t disclosed to the frustrated owners expecting to receive their units this weekend. However, X user and long-time Tesla correspondent Whole Mars Catalog said the Cybertruck deliveries will be stopped for seven days. The issue is said to be with the truck’s accelerator pedal, which is something other forum users have also pointed out.
One user, Avery21, said that the issue is with the lubricant that causes slippage in the accelerator. Tesla is mum on the real cause of the delay, but it’s certainly something owners, who have been patiently waiting for their Cybertrucks for a while, aren’t exactly happy about.
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Cybertruck Issues
This isn’t the first issue the Cybertruck has faced since it finally reached the market late last year. Early owners have reported signs of rusting on the truck’s stainless steel body – something Tesla’s lead engineer has strongly refuted. Tesla also fixed over 2 million EVs, including the Cybertruck, due to their font issues, which were rectified through over-the-air updates. Some early deliveries reportedly came without aero wheel covers.
If the report on the accelerator pedal issue holds, the postponement of Cybertruck deliveries isn’t bad. Having major issues rectified before they arrive at customers’ hands is a good initiative by the company, instead of just fixing them after several complaints.