Tesla has issued a new recall for the Cybertruck, impacting approximately 2,431 vehicles produced between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024 to replace a potentially faulty drive inverter.
According to the recall documents posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, affected units include specific 2024 Cybertrucks that may have been fitted with a faulty metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) in the drive inverter. The inverter plays a critical role in converting battery power into the necessary torque for acceleration.
Tesla began investigating the inverter issue on August 5, 2024, after receiving a customer report of a sudden propulsion loss. The automaker analyzed field data to assess the defect’s impact, concluding in late October that certain inverters, specifically those with part number 1530063-2A-B, had a higher likelihood of failure. Tesla has since isolated the defect to a particular batch of inverters and introduced corrective measures in the production line as of July 30, 2024.
Tesla says Cybertrucks with these parts could suffer a sudden loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a collision if the vehicle becomes unable to generate torque. Although the Cybertruck’s interface will display a visual alert instructing drivers to pull over if the issue occurs, there is no warning before the loss of propulsion.
Unlike most of Tesla’s recalls, this one can’t be corrected with an over-the-air (OTA) software update, and will require customers to visit a Service Center to have the drive inverter replaced.
Tesla decided to issue the recall after receiving five warranty claims potentially linked to this issue, though there have been no reported collisions, injuries, or fatalities.
This latest recall is the sixth for the Cybertruck. Previous issues included an accelerator pedal issue, improperly secured trim pieces, and a delay in the rearview camera image.
You can read the full NHTSA recall notice below. Even though the Cybertruck is now available in Canada, Transport Canada has not yet issued a recall notice. One likely won’t be issued given the production dates of affected Cybertrucks.
