VINFAST VF8 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V355000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VINFAST | VF8 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-05-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: VinFast Auto, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VPAC-74
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 999
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101
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."
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.
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.
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.
