Trucking news and briefs for Monday, April 3, 2023:
The Tesla Semi debuted in late 2017 and production got underway late last year with initial deliveries going to PepsiCo.
Tesla is recalling 35 of its all-electric Semi tractors to fix an issue with the parking brake.
The company says the electronic parking brake valve module (PVM) may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated, increasing the likelihood of a rollaway and/or crash. Tesla service will replace the PVM free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-33-001.
PepsiCo took delivery of the first production Semis Dec. 1, and during the company's third-quarter earnings call, Musk announced Tesla would produce 50,000 Semis a year starting in 2024.
