TESLA SEMI 2023: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V205000

Make Model Year
TESLA SEMI 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-10 2023-03-24 2023-03-27

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-23-33-001

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2023 Semi trucks. The electronic parking brake valve module "PVM" may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated.

Consequence

A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Tesla service will replace the PVM, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by April 10, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-33-001.

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.