Just hours after the purchase, a video showed the Cybertruck going out of control and crashing into a neighbor's house, according to the New York Post.
The excitement of a new Cybertruck owner was suddenly dashed just four hours after purchasing the vehicle when it crashed into a neighbor's house. The incident was shared on social platform X by an owner who goes by the name Cobra1, detailing the terrifying experience and the extensive damage that followed. according to In the New York Post.
The skid mark was about 50 feet long. pic.twitter.com/6qC63GmaGn
— Cobra 1 (@bfreshwa) June 20, 2024
The driver had waited five years for the $109,000 Tesla truck, but his joy was short-lived when a mechanical failure caused the rear wheels to lock up, a known issue that led Tesla to recall 4,000 Cybertrucks in early April, the outlet reported. Security camera footage showed the truck gradually pulling out of a driveway and then suddenly rolling downhill. The driver tried to steer the 6,800-pound vehicle, but it crashed into a neighbor's back steps and was hit by a car.
The accident left the truck with damage including a shattered windshield, a crushed hood, and a damaged bumper. Repairs are estimated to cost $30,000, and parts will take up to a year to arrive, further frustrating the owner. Cobra 1 took to social media to lament the incident and express their disappointment. (Related article: World's top electric car maker announces massive job cuts amid sluggish sales)
I'm glad I got to know you #Cybertruck
Repairs are up to $30,000 but parts are 1 year 🙁 pic.twitter.com/TLeaV855MM
— Cobra 1 (@bfreshwa) June 4, 2024
Further complicating the situation, the truck's faulty gas pedal was subject to a recall, which could come off and become trapped, preventing drivers from using the pedal correctly and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the New York Post. What's more, the driver didn't know how to use the truck's emergency brake, according to According to Tesla's website, this is an automated feature that is controlled via a touchscreen rather than a physical steering wheel.
