Tesla has been plagued with numerous recalls over the years, most of which could be remedied with so-called OTA solutions, i.e. wirelessly.
This time it is a problem that requires the owner to visit a workshop.
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The gas pedal can come off
When the accelerator is pressed hard, the accelerator pedal can come loose and stick, which can lead to unintended acceleration, which increases the risk of an accident.
A total of 3,878 cars have been recalled, which indicates that approximately that many have been delivered to customers.
A total of two cases have been reported to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Fix it for free
Tesla promises to fix the accelerator problem for free. The share price fell 2.3 percent on Friday morning and has fallen 40 percent so far this year.
According to Tesla, it will take 12-18 months to reach the desired production volume. However, problems such as gas pedals coming off can put a damper on it.
The goal is to manufacture 250,000 cars annually.
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More problems on the horizon
Earlier this week it was reported that of how Tesla should notify 10 percent of its 140,000 employees.
It is a matter of increasing efficiency and reducing costs. It comes at a time when many manufacturers are struggling with low demand for electric cars.
However, Tesla is one of the few electric car manufacturers that actually makes money from their cars and the Tesla Model Y is one of the world’s best-selling cars.
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