Recall 23V-355
VinFast Auto, LLC recalled the 2023 Vinfast VF 8: Electrical system (instrument cluster/panel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-355
- Reported
- May 18, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 999 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
VinFast will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-[removed]. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Vinfast VF 8 2023