Tesla Cybertruck's camera glitch forces fifth recall this year
What's the story
Tesla has issued a recall for more than 27,000 units of its electric Cybertruck model. This marks the fifth recall for the vehicle within a year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated this latest recall due to a delay in the rear-view camera's image display, which could potentially increase crash risks as per the official notice.
Technical issue
Software glitch behind delayed rear-view camera display
The delayed display of the rear-view camera is reportedly due to a software glitch in the Cybertruck's system.
Some vehicles were unable to complete their shutdown process before rebooting, leading to a delay of up to eight seconds in the rear-view camera.
Despite this issue, no accidents or injuries have been reported so far.
Tesla is now working on a software update to rectify this problem.
Past problems
Previous recalls and issues with Tesla's Cybertruck
Earlier this year, Tesla announced a delay in Cybertruck deliveries due to accelerator issues, which later led to a significant recall over sticky accelerator pedals.
In June, another recall was issued due to safety concerns with the windshield wiper motor and trim.
These recalls highlight ongoing challenges for the electric vehicle manufacturer in ensuring product quality and safety.
Tesla has also finally rolled out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software on certain Cybertrucks, almost 10 months after the vehicle's launch.
Company action
Tesla's response to the rear-view camera glitch
In response to the rear-view camera glitch, Tesla has rolled out a free software update and plans to send notification letters to owners by November 25.
The company informed NHTSA that display screens in affected trucks might remain blank for up to eight seconds after shifting into reverse.
This is in violation of US regulations, which mandate these screens to activate within two seconds of shifting into reverse.