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This is the seventh recall by Tesla in less than a year, and it has put the company back in the news because to the highly anticipated Cybertruck.

Fans of Tesla were excited for the Cybertruck's release because this futuristic electric vehicle was already becoming popular among well-known celebrities like Lil Baby and Kim Kardashian. But this car hasn't always been smooth sailing, and a recent problem has led to yet another round of recalls.

The Latest Recall: What Went Wrong?

This time, the problem is a malfunctioning rearview camera display on the Cybertruck. Over 27,000 Cybertrucks are impacted, according to reporting from the Associated Press and Tesla's official statement. The trucks affected by the recall were specifically made between November 2023 and September 2024.

The rearview display screen's activation delay is the source of the issue. Rearview camera images must emerge two seconds after a car switches into reverse according to US law. But it was taking up to eight seconds for the rearview camera image to appear in some of the impacted Cybertrucks.

Drivers may not have a clear vision of what's behind them when reversing, which increases the likelihood of accidents caused by this delay in the camera's visibility.

After releasing a software update, Tesla promptly resolved the problem and began an over-the-air (OTA) distribution on September 19, 2024. This fix should correct the delayed rearview image problem, allowing affected vehicles to satisfy the required safety criteria.

A Series of Recalls for the Cybertruck

Since the Cybertruck's release to the public in late 2023, Tesla has had to issue recalls for the vehicle five times. Due to warning lights that were hard to read, Tesla recalled more than 2 million cars earlier this year, including Cybertrucks.

A problem with the accelerator pedal sticking led to the recall of an additional 4,000 Cybertrucks in April 2024, raising questions about the vehicle's road safety. Two further recalls for defective windscreen wipers and loose trim parts were issued in June 2024, underscoring the technical issues that Tesla's Cybertruck has been experiencing.

While Cybertruck enthusiasts have been anticipating its arrival with great anticipation, these recalls have served as a warning that problems can arise in even the most cutting-edge automobiles.

How Tesla Owners Can Respond

Tesla has moved right away to notify Cybertruck owners and provide a speedy fix for the rearview camera display problem. By accessing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website or entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into Tesla's VIN Recall Search tool, owners can determine whether their vehicle is affected.