Tesla-Customers will have to wait longer for their Cybertrucks. The US car manufacturer has temporarily stopped deliveries of the Cybertruck due to a problem with the windshield wiper motor. This information was initially shared in the Cybertruck Owners Club forum and has caused unrest among pre-order customers.
Reason for the delay: Defective windshield wiper motor
A problem with the windshield wiper motor poses a safety risk, which is why Tesla is forced to stop deliveries. Some customers have been informed that the delivery of their vehicles will have to be postponed by at least a week. The delay affects not only new deliveries, but also Cybertrucks that have already been delivered. In several cases, owners had to wait a long time for replacement parts due to defective windshield wipers.
Causes and effects
According to reports from Drive Tesla the problem is due to an internal error by a supplier who had quality problems in the manufacture of the windshield wiper motors. Tesla The company now has to wait for new motors, which may lead to further delays. An over-the-air update cannot fix the defect, so a repair in the workshop is necessary.
Further quality problems
The Cybertruck has been plagued by various quality problems since its launch. The best-known problems include
- Defective windshield wipersThe one-piece, 160 cm long windshield wiper does not work as intended.
- Accelerator pedal problemsA loose cover can jam the accelerator pedal and cause uncontrolled acceleration.
- Rust problemsThe stainless steel body is not completely rustproof.
- Electrical problems: One customer reported that his vehicle no longer started after a car wash.
Outlook
After years of delay Tesla deliveries of the Cybertruck began at the end of 2023. CEO Elon Musk has held out the prospect of annual production of around 250,000 Cybertrucks in the future, but it remains unclear when Tesla can reach this mark. Current production figures are around 1,000 vehicles per week.
Tesla The company is also currently examining whether the Cybertruck could be launched on the European market. However, this would require adjustments to the size and weight of the vehicle.
Conclusion
The delivery of the Tesla Cybertruck has been temporarily halted due to a problem with the windshield wiper motor. This delay is part of a series of quality problems that have accompanied the futuristic electric pick-up since its launch. Customers will still have to be patient until Tesla the technical problems are resolved and deliveries can resume.
