TESLA SEMI 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V422000

Make Model Year
TESLA SEMI 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-06 2023-06-13 2023-06-13

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206

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."

Consequence

An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air "OTA" software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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.