Tesla is recalling thousands of its Cybertrucks due to a problem with the accelerator pedal, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday.

The safety regulator explained that certain Cybertruck models have an issue where the accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim, potentially leading to unintended acceleration and increasing the risk of a crash.

A total of 3,878 Cybertrucks are being recalled to address this issue.

The fault affects Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024 and occurs when “high force” is applied to the pedal, causing the pad to become dislodged due to an unapproved change in production, specifically the use of a lubricant during assembly.

However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk assured that there have been no injuries or accidents related to this issue, and the company is taking precautionary measures, the Daily Beast has reported.

Tesla will repair the fault at no cost to owners, and the recall follows viral social media videos highlighting accelerator issues and a recent announcement of layoffs due to a decline in sales, leading to a significant drop in the company’s stock value this year.

Written by B.C. Begley