VinFast recalls over 2,000 EVs
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VinFast is recalling 2,097 electric vehicles to fix various technical issues.
Some of the VF e34 and VF 5 Plus cars produced between September 2023 and April 2024 face the threat of bolts securing the upper cover of the high-voltage battery becoming loose, leading to a potential reduction in the water resistance.
This issue affects 23 VF e34 and 131 VF 5 Plus units. VinFast will inspect and tighten the bolts and replace the high-voltage battery if needed.
VF 6 Plus vehicles produced between March 18 and April 9 this year have a potential defect that could cause the brake fluid hose connectors to crack, leading to possible brake fluid leakage.If the brake fluid drops below the minimum threshold, a warning will appear on the control screen, and the braking system’s effectiveness will be reduced. The number of p otentially affected vehicles is 47.<
VinFast will inspect and replace the brake fluid hoses in the affected vehicles free of charge.
In VF 8 and VF 9 (Eco and Plus) cars manufactured between August 2022 and March 2024, incorrect airbag types might have been installed in certain places.
After approximately 10,000 kilometers of use, an airbag warning and inspection request may appear on the screen.
If the airbags are not of the correct type, they may not deploy in the event of a severe collision under certain conditions.
In all, 1,134 VF 8 Eco and VF 8 Plus vehicles and 762 VF 9 Eco and VF 9 Plus vehicles are being recalled.
VinFast has reported these issues to the Vietnam Register and will individually notify vehicle owners, asking them to bring their vehicles to authorized service centers.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific models and production dates are affected by the loose high-voltage battery bolts?
Which specific models and production dates are affected by the loose high-voltage battery bolts?
The loose bolts issue affects 23 VF e34 and 131 VF 5 Plus units, which were produced between September 2023 and April 2024. This problem could reduce the battery's water resistance if not addressed promptly.
Q.What is the consequence of the potential defect in the VF 6 Plus brake fluid hose connectors?
What is the consequence of the potential defect in the VF 6 Plus brake fluid hose connectors?
The defect could cause brake fluid leakage, which would trigger a warning on the control screen if the fluid drops below the minimum. This can significantly reduce the braking system's effectiveness, impacting safety.
Q.What is the issue with the airbags in the VF 8 and VF 9 models, and when might it become apparent?
What is the issue with the airbags in the VF 8 and VF 9 models, and when might it become apparent?
Incorrect airbag types might have been installed in VF 8 and VF 9 vehicles. An airbag warning and inspection request could appear on the screen after approximately 10,000 kilometres of use. They might not deploy correctly in a severe collision.
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