Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertruck's accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system reset. Both incidents underscore the challenges facing Tesla's latest electric pickup model.

Tesla Resolves Cybertruck Accelerator Issue, Resumes Deliveries Amid Safety Enhancements

Recent customer reports claim that Tesla momentarily halted Cybertruck delivery due to an issue with an all-electric pickup truck's accelerator pedal. Videos and photographs published by car owners on social media revealed that the metal plate on top of the Cybertruck's accelerator might slide up and become jammed between the pedal and the plastic bulkhead, causing the pedal to be pressed.

According to a report from The Drive (via Teslarati), drivers who encounter the problem can hold the brake pedal to stop their Cybertruck. Still, the vehicle may continue to move while the brake is depressed. The issue might jeopardize the vehicle's safe functioning, so it's no surprise that Tesla has halted sales until a patch is ready. Based on recent social media reports, this update appears to be rolling out now.

Tesla Cybertruck clients on social networking site X have reported that deliveries for the all-electric pickup truck have resumed. According to reports, VINs are being allocated, delivery dates are updated, and some customers receive order updates. During the announcement of this update, Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided his insights on the issue of Cybertruck's accelerator.

“There were no injuries or accidents because of this. We are just being very cautious,” Musk wrote in his post.

Tesla’s focus on the Cybertruck’s safety could pay off well for the company. Cybertruck critics, after all, have continued to persistently argue that the Cybertruck is extremely unsafe for its occupants and other vehicles on the road. By focusing on the vehicle’s safety and preemptively fixing issues as they are reported, Tesla could ensure that the Cybertruck follows in the footsteps of its stablemates, all of which have proven to be among the safest cars in their class.

Cybertruck Owner Reports Major Malfunction After Routine Wash, Exposing Potential Software Flaw

There are numerous Cybertruck horror stories on the internet these days. Notebookcheck has reported several Cybertruck mishaps involving the high-voltage battery system. A new Cybertruck owner, who goes by @captain.ad on TikTok, alleges that his Cybertruck had a catastrophic meltdown after he hosed it down after a trip to the beach.

According to his TikTok video on the Cybertruck breakdown, @captain.ad traveled to the beach with his Cybertruck. When he returned home, he washed the Cybertruck as usual, and when he noticed some sand in the bed of the electric pickup truck, he opened the tonneau cover and hosed it down with water.

After the excursion and cleaning, he drove the Cybertruck into his garage and parked it. When he attempted to start the truck later, it appeared to refuse to perform anything, with the infotainment screen entirely black. Even after resetting the infotainment screen, which produces a loud pop comparable to a fuse blowing or a circuit breaker tripping, the screen stays black, making it hard to drive safely.

Those familiar with Tesla EVs will know that Tesla has a Car Wash Mode, though it is unknown whether this particular Cybertruck was in it before being hosed down. Regardless, it doesn't appear like the Cybertruck was exposed to much water, and Tesla EVs have a reputation for unexpectedly failing when driven in puddles or heavy rain.

As the person known as @StonkKing14 on social media platform X points out, this becomes problematic when reading through Tesla's warranty documents. Tesla's guarantee excludes any harm caused to its EVs by car washes, whether or not Car Wash Mode is active.

“Failure to put Cybertruck in Car Wash Mode may result in damage (for example, to the charge port or windshield wipers). Damage caused by car washes is not covered by the warranty.”

In a subsequent TikTok post, the user explained that the Cybertruck resumed operations the next morning. Early that morning, he received a call from Tesla informing him that there was a known issue with the Cybertruck and that performing an infotainment screen reset might take up to five hours.

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