The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled, yet again.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a recall campaign for the Tesla Cybertruck on Sept. 26. The recall encompasses 27,185 2024 Cybertrucks that have rearview cameras with image delay issues.
The recall notice posted by the NHTSA notes that the image transmitted by the rearview camera to the in-cabin display may be delayed. That delay violates federal law due to presenting safety issues.
The NHTSA said the issue stems from the system not completing its shutdown process before being commanded to boot back up. If a driver puts the electric truck in reverse and begins backing up before the system completes the shutdown and boot-up process, the proper image may not appear within the allotted two seconds of putting the vehicle in reverse. This falls under FMVSS 111, S6.23 standards.
Trucks with the issue may not display the image streamed by the rearview camera for up to six to eight seconds while in reverse. The display under these conditions would appear blank.
Trucks built between Nov. 13, 2023 and Sept. 14, 2024 that were or are operating with specific software logic for the low-voltage hardware are affected.
Tesla became aware of the issue on Sept. 12 and performed an internal assessment that concluded on Sept. 19. The automaker determined that the noncompliance exists and a recall would be performed. As of Sept. 25 Tesla is aware of 45 warranty claims and consumer-related issues regarding the issue, but no collisions or injuries have been reported.
Beginning Sept. 19 Tesla began rolling out an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will remedy the issue and ensure the rearview camera displays properly with a two-second response time.
Tesla will mail recall notifications to affected Cybertruck owners shortly after Sept. 30.
This issue marks the fifth recall for the Cybertruck, which has been on sale less than a year. Those recalled ranged from a busted wiper motor and loose trim to "trapped" accelerator pedals.
