Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reports 50-Day Service Stint Due to Minor Squeaking Problem - Owner's Verdict: Advanced Tech Marred by Fundamental Construction Flaws
In a recent turn of events, a Texas resident named Raul has taken his newly purchased Tesla Cybertruck to the local service center for an astonishing 40 consecutive days due to a persistent squeaking noise issue. Raul's story has been shared on the "Cybertruck Owners Only" group on Facebook, and it has sparked discussions among fellow Cybertruck owners.
Raul, a big fan of the Cybertruck, has hired an attorney and is demanding a refund or a brand new replacement from Tesla. The attorney has confirmed that Raul's case qualifies to label the Cybertruck as a lemon, given the lengthy service period and the unresolved issue.
According to Raul, the issue is located on the dashboard of the Cybertruck. Despite multiple attempts by Tesla to resolve the problem, the noise remains. In a message from Tesla, the company acknowledged the ongoing issue, stating that after reassembling the truck, the noise is still present, and they need to carry out additional diagnostics.
The article discusses the Tesla Cybertruck and its basic vehicle warranty. Texas lemon law requirements for a Cybertruck regarding a persistent squeaking noise complaint involve several key points. The defect must significantly impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety, and Tesla must be given a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect. In this case, four attempts or the vehicle being out of service for 30 or more cumulative days due to repairs would be considered reasonable.
The owner must also provide written notice detailing the defect and giving the manufacturer a final opportunity to repair the issue. The defect must occur within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles of delivery, whichever comes first, to fall under Texas Lemon Law protections.
Images from Tesla, Inc. and a screenshot from Raul's post on Facebook are included in the article. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Raul will succeed in his pursuit of a replacement or refund under Texas lemon law.
Meanwhile, opinions among fellow Cybertruck owners on the Facebook group are divided. Some believe that Raul cannot ask for his money back for a squeaky noise complaint, while others express skepticism about lawyers, stating they will always tell you what you want to hear.
Tinsae Aregay, who follows Tesla and the EV space daily for several years, has weighed in on the matter, stating that persistent defects such as the squeaking noise in Raul's Cybertruck could potentially qualify for lemon law remedies if the defect impairs the vehicle and Tesla cannot fix it after a reasonable number of attempts.
In conclusion, for a persistent squeaking noise complaint to qualify under Texas lemon law for a Cybertruck:
- The noise must impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.
- Tesla must have made repeated unsuccessful repair attempts (usually 4 or more).
- The owner must notify Tesla in writing, providing a final chance for repair.
- The defect must occur within the first 2 years or 24,000 miles.
If these criteria are met, the owner may pursue lemon law remedies which could include replacement or refund.
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- Given the ongoing squeaking noise issue in Raul's Cybertruck and the potential impact on the vehicle's use, value, or safety, some industry experts suggest that this could potentially qualify for lemon law remedies in Texas, given Tesla's inability to resolve the issue after multiple attempts.
- As the finance industry evaluates Raul's claim, the case serves as a reminder for car buyers in the automotive industry, especially Tesla Cybertruck owners, to be aware of technology-related issues and understand their rights under the lemon law, particularly in regards to persistent defects.
