Vinfast Vf 8 recall (23V355000)

Vinfast · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V355000
Report Received: 2023-05-18
Manufacturer: VinFast Auto, LLC
Make: Vinfast
Model(s): VF 8
Model Year(s): 2023
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potentially Affected Units: 999

Defect Description

VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023 VF8 vehicles. A software error may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

VinFast will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.

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