Cat got stuck in my Cybertruck, survives with 8 lives! - Video added

[REM]

Have any pics? I'm curious what we can do to prevent this scenario from happening again.

Glad to hear the meow-meow is ok!

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[CyberGus]

Yes, I believe so. In fact, I did try to open the cover and once it started rolling up it must have hit my cat because the motor detected resistance and I heard the cat moving around rapidly then the cover reversed direction and closed itself. That is how I knew she was in that cavity.

So, only 8 lives left now?

 

[firsttruck]

Oh No. I was worried about this kind of thing. I was hoping Cybertruck would be more resistant to animals finding places to hide.

If a house cat can get into spaces under Cybertruck then squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, rabbits, marmots, martens, groundhogs, foxes, and others rodents will easily fit.

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[dalton108]

Alright, problem solved. After calling Tesla support, their only solution was to take the vehicle into service center, but they did say under an emergency situation they would work with it right away, which is good to know. I removed the bed cover exposing the air compressor and air tank for the suspension and there is a small plastic cover separating the area where the vault cover rolls up. I could immediately see my cat trying to escape. After several attempts to pull back the plastic enough for her to escape and removing some screws, which didn't really do anything, I finally pulled back the plastic and reached in and pulled her out by the fur. She let out a whelp but I was able to pull the full grown cat out. My eight year old daughter is elated and all is good again.

While the bed floor/cover was removed, I could see the vault cover storage area is not fully enclosed on the sides. Not sure why this is the case, but an animal can get in through the opening in the wheel area and make its way back to that open cavity. I guess it is like a roach motel, animals can check in but they can't check out. LOL

this is pretty horrifying, especially if you didn’t know that your cat was in there. I cannot visualize how this happened. If it could get in there while the car was stationary, presumably if the car started moving down the road and it panicked, it could get back out to disastrous effect.

Do you have any idea on how to block this so your cat can’t get back in there?

 

[ARMANDO PADILLA]

Yes, I believe so. In fact, I did try to open the cover and once it started rolling up it must have hit my cat because the motor detected resistance and I heard the cat moving around rapidly then the cover reversed direction and closed itself. That is how I knew she was in that cavity.

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jameskk

Oh I'm glad for that safety feature.

 

[CyberGus]

Oh No. I was worried about this kind of thing. I was hoping Cybertruck would be more resistant to animals finding places to hide.

If a house cat can get into spaces under Cybertruck then squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, rabbits, marmots, martens, and others rodents will easily fit.

Could be worse

 

[jameskk]

a short YouTube video I made with some pics

 

[CheddaTruck]

 

[Sandman1962]

a short YouTube video I made with some pics

That has got to be one of the most useful videos I’ve seen on the CT. Thank you.
It seems to me some 3D printed grill could be made and installed to prevent similar occurrences.

 

[HaulingAss]

So, only 8 lives left now?

I thought cats had 9 lives too. But the one who took refuge in my F-150 obviously did not. That was not a pretty sight.

I'll spare you the gory details but if you park anywhere that cats or other animals can access your vehicle (basically anywhere but a locked garage), never fire up that V8 without popping the hood first and checking there are no cats amongst the fans and belts.

 

[Friday]

EV's shouldn't have Cat-alytics installed.

 

[KMB7HOME]

Currently have an emergency situation. My cat got into my garage and somehow climbed up inside of my CT and appears to be stuck in the vault storage area (where the cover rolls up). Currently trying to figure out a way to get access to this. Any help appreciated.

Quick up and down jog should make the cat come out and escape death by sushi roller

 

[KMB7HOME]

I thought cats had 9 lives too. But the one who took refuge in my F-150 obviously did not. That was not a pretty sight.

I'll spare you the gory details but if you park anywhere that cats or other animals can access your vehicle (basically anywhere but a locked garage), never fire up that V8 without popping the hood first and checking there are no cats amongst the fans and belts.

Just honk the horn, squirrels and cats scram

 

[rb92gt]

Alright, problem solved. After calling Tesla support, their only solution was to take the vehicle into service center, but they did say under an emergency situation they would work with it right away, which is good to know. I removed the bed cover exposing the air compressor and air tank for the suspension and there is a small plastic cover separating the area where the vault cover rolls up. I could immediately see my cat trying to escape. After several attempts to pull back the plastic enough for her to escape and removing some screws, which didn't really do anything, I finally pulled back the plastic and reached in and pulled her out by the fur. She let out a whelp but I was able to pull the full grown cat out. My eight year old daughter is elated and all is good again.

While the bed floor/cover was removed, I could see the vault cover storage area is not fully enclosed on the sides. Not sure why this is the case, but an animal can get in through the opening in the wheel area and make its way back to that open cavity. I guess it is like a roach motel, animals can check in but they can't check out. LOL

Hotel California! And reason #134,699 why dogs are better than cats.

 

[Foundation Series Dude]

a short YouTube video I made with some pics

I'm just jealous that your Vault Divider actually fits.

Glad kitty is okay.

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