Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Tesla recalls Semi vehicles due to door closure warning problem, (Jun 21, 2023)
Organizations Mentioned:Tesla, Inc.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
The firm has released an over-the-air software update.
Tesla, Inc. is recalling approximately 36 2023 Semi vehicles because 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 (FMVSS) No. 206, Door Locks and Door Retention Components. An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 23V422, Report receipt date: June 13, 2023).
Remedy. Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023.
Contact information. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. 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.
Companies: Tesla, Inc.
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