Tesla Semi: Parking brake

Date

March 24, 2023

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Semi (2022)

Component

Parking Brake

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

35

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 10, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-23-33-001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Intellipark Valve Module · Intellipark Towing Park Brake Module (PVM) · 1124642-00-A

Recall number

23V205000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.