NHTSA Recall 23V422000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V422000; Date: Jun. 13, 2023
an operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 Tesla Semi
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc.
Affected Units:: 36
Recall Summary:
tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2023 semi vehicles. the door open warning indicator only displays when the vehicle's parking brake is not engaged and the side door is not fully latched. in addition, the door closure warning system allows the operator to dismiss the notification that the side door is unlatched, which could result in driving with an unsecured door. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
How to Fix:
tesla has released an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 11, 2023. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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