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Tesla is recalling its Cybertruck for the fourth time to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail | The new recalls each affect over 11,000 trucks (apnews.com)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ForgottenFlux to c/technology
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The company says in the documents that the front windshield wiper motor controller can stop working because it’s getting too much electrical current. A wiper that fails can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The Austin, Texas, company says it knows of no crashes or injuries caused by the problem.

In the other recall, a trim piece along the truck bed can come loose and fly off, creating a hazard for other motorists.

Tesla says in documents that the trim piece is installed with adhesive, and that may not have been done properly at the factory.

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[–] [email protected] 76 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Say what you want about Musk, but bankrupting TWO multibillion dollar companies at the same time is impressive.

[–] stoly 33 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Don’t forget PayPal. He almost ruined it until they kicked him out.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago

That isn't at the same time though... You kinda missed the whole thing with that.

[–] Alexstarfire -1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

PayPal has been ruined for quite a while. I'm not sure why anyone still uses it.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What is ruined about it? I use it regularly for online payments or payments between friends

[–] nomous -5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It's inferior in every way. PayPal has been known to freeze accounts and drag their feet on unfreezing them. With Venmo and CashApp and all the various cryptos sending money to people has never been easier.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Venmo and CashApp

Why would you use either of these when Zelle exists and is built into your bank's app?

Third-party money transfer apps are very rare in a lot of non-US countries, because people just transfer money using their bank account. They're only popular in the USA because US banks were so far behind in terms of technology compared to the rest of the developed world.

[–] nomous -2 points 6 months ago

Yeah Zelle works too, I wasn't endorsing any specific app as much as saying that PayPal isn't the best method for sending money to friends.

[–] stoly 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This is the Netflix argument again. Netflix was first to market and then other people reacted and innovated. Now everyone thinks that Netflix sucks. No different than Paypal.

[–] nomous 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah, Netflix is a shadow Its former self, thanks for proving the point.

[–] stoly -3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

And is that Netflix's fault? It's not--it's the fault of the others. You know this but went for a gotcha anyway. It's like winning is more important than persuading. Too bad.

[–] nomous 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

It's not Netflixes fault that they promote a show until it gets an audience and then pulls the plug? It's not Netflixes fault they raise their prices?

It's like you missed the last six months where everyone was talking about enshittification but sure go off how it's "others" that made Netflix suck.

edit; additionally thanks for not disputing PayPal sucks though, that was literally my only point, have a nice day.

[–] stoly -2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This is definitely a "YOU" thing going on here, whatever it is.

[–] nomous -2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Enjoy simping for PayPal or whatever you're doing Muskrat.

[–] stoly -2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

lol and made it personal for the chef’s kiss display of insecurity

[–] nomous -1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Your lack of personal awareness is hilarious.

Piss off now please.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

comrade musk