Tesla issues first recall for Semi due to brake defect
MikeMareen

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) issued a recall for its Semi truck due to a parking brake malfunction, according to the NHTSA.

A recall notice on the regulatorâs website noted that an issue with the electronic parking brake valve module for the 2023 Semi could cause the truck to roll away. A total of 35 units are potentially affected by the defect.

âA parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of crash,â the notice read. 

The NHTSA indicated that Tesla is offering a replacement of the valve, free of charge. Owners are expected to be notified by late May.

The first Tesla semi trucks were delivered to Peps in late 2022, for use at Frito-Lay plants and beverage facilities in California. The recall notice filed on Friday is the first for the truck listed by the NHTSA.
Read more on the recent NHTSA investigation into seat belt issues for Tesla autos.