How Soap Likely Made Tesla Recall Almost 4,000 Cybertrucks [Video]

Tesla (TSLA) has ordered a voluntary recall of almost 4,000 Cybertrucks after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found an issue with the vehicle’s accelerator pedal.

“When high force is applied to the pad on the accelerator pedal, the pad may dislodge, which may cause the pedal to become trapped in the interior trim above the pedal,” the NHTSA said. It noted that if that happens, “the performance and operation of the pedal will be affected, which may increase the risk of a collision.”

Regulators explained that the pads likely came loose as soap, used as a lubricant in the vehicle assembly process, prevented them from remaining stuck to the pedal.

The NHTSA pointed out that Tesla, which reports first-quarter results on Tuesday, will replace or rework the accelerator pedal assembly to prevent the pad from dislodging at no charge to customers.

A total of 3,878 Cybertrucks are involved in the recall, including all that were …