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Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Due to Stuck Accelerator Pedal

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Tesla is recalling almost 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a sticking accelerator pedal. The problem stems from an unauthorized lubricant used during assembly, which reduces the pad’s grip on the pedal.

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