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HighNHTSA·23V422000·Announced 2023-06-13

Tesla Recalls 2023 Semi Trucks for Door Warning System Defect

Tesla is recalling 2023 Semi trucks because the door warning system allows drivers to dismiss alerts about unlatched doors, increasing injury risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (door retention) that increases the risk of injury to occupants, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Tesla Semi vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the door open warning indicator and closure warning system. Specifically, the warning indicator only displays when the parking brake is not engaged and the side door is not fully latched. Additionally, the system allows the operator to dismiss the notification that the side door is unlatched. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The defect could result in an operator driving with an unsecured door without being aware of it, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct the issue free of charge. According to the notice, all affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA SEMI
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
36

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)

  • SEMI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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