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HighNHTSA·23V355000·Announced 2023-05-18

VinFast Recalls 2023 VF 8 Vehicles Due to Display Software Error

VinFast is recalling 2023 VF 8 vehicles because a software error may cause the main display to go blank, hiding critical safety information like the speedometer.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the loss of critical safety displays may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling certain 2023 VF 8 vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blank. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

A blank display prevents the driver from seeing critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights. This lack of information may increase the risk of a crash.

VinFast will update the software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.

The recalled product

Product
VINFAST VF 8
Brand
VINFAST
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
999

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VF 8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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