Brand-new Tesla Cybertruck stops functioning after 70 miles; owner comments, "Glad it failed, better to fix early issues"
In an unexpected turn of events, Shane Misner, a resident of Kansas, encountered a critical failure with his brand-new Tesla Cybertruck during his first drive. The incident was documented in a video posted by Shane, which showed the center touch screen flashing red and displaying "Pull Over, Vehicle Shutting Down."
Despite the initial setback, Shane mentioned that his Cybertruck drove like a dream for the 70 miles he drove it before the failure occurred. He shared his experience on the "Cybertruck Owners Only" group on Facebook.
The failure caused the Cybertruck to shut down completely, necessitating a tow truck to transport it back to the showroom. The left rear motor of Shane's tri-motor Cybertruck was identified as the source of the problem.
The incident happened during a charging session at a Tesla supercharger station, adding to the unexpected nature of the event.
Tesla's official service manual data suggests that a professional might take about 3.5 to 4 hours to install a new motor/inverter assembly in a Tesla Cybertruck, assuming no unusual complications. This estimate is based on the standardized time studied and validated by Tesla technicians, encompassing all necessary steps.
The failure of Shane's Cybertruck has sparked discussions within the user community. Some fellow Cybertruck owners have defended Tesla, stating that one vehicle's failure on the first drive does not indicate all Cybertrucks have reliability issues.
Interestingly, a third Cybertruck owner, Steve Dallas, claims that only early Cybertruck models, specifically the tri-motor versions, have reliability issues due to an inverter problem. He adds that this issue has since been addressed by Tesla.
Meanwhile, a second Cybertruck owner, Satesh Raju, has driven his Cybertruck for 8,000 miles in just 3 months without any issues, providing some reassurance to the Cybertruck community.
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In a surprising twist, Shane himself has defended Tesla, stating that it's a good thing the truck failed early to allow Tesla to fix everything. He even posted a picture of his Cybertruck loaded onto a tow truck at a Tesla supercharger station.
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Technology still plays a crucial role in Shane's life, as he continues to interact with his Tesla Cybertruck through the touch screen, even during the EV's towing process at the Tesla supercharger station.
Despite the early failure of his Cybertruck, Shane's faith in Tesla's technology persists, as he anticipates a successful resolution of the issue.
