For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.
The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that were manufactured from November 2023, when the Cybertruck was first produced, through February.
Tesla said a defect could cause the electric truck to lose driver power and pledged to replace the affected part for free.
The National Highway Safety Administration said it had concerns about how Tesla handled the recall based on recent crashes and testing of cars that had been updated.
The electric vehicle maker has announced price cuts and a Cybertruck recall ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal earnings report.
A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023, could become stuck, increasing the risk of accidents.
The vehicles were recalled because the font size on a warning lights panel was too small. Tesla will address the issue with a software update.
Under pressure from federal regulators, the company has agreed to recall two million cars to update its driver-assistance system. The cars will be updated over cellular networks.
The automaker began issuing software updates on Tuesday following a lengthy investigation by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The company said it was recalling the vehicles in North America because of concerns that bumper cover parts could fall off and create hazards on the road.