Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is recalling all of its first batch of vehicles shipped to the United States following a security warning issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS). The recall affects 999 VF8 models due to a software error in the cars’ display, which prevents critical safety information from being shown.
VinFast, which was founded in 2017 and began selling EVs in California this year, has so far shipped 2,907 electric cars to the United States. The company is now seeking to list in the United States via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition Co.
VinFast first became aware of the issue on April 27 while reading customer comments and concerns. The company has issued a statement confirming the recall and said it will issue a response later.
The recall is a setback for VinFast, which is seeking to become a major player in the global electric vehicle market. However, the company is taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of its customers and is committed to providing a safe and reliable product.