NHTSA Complaint #11585817 — 2023 VINFAST VF 8

The contact owned a 2023 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel automatically maneuvered to the right direction, however, the contact was able to regain control of the steering wheel and maneuvered into the correct lane. The contact stated that the failure recurred where the lane assist was turned on by default and it would automatically move the steering wheel. On another occasion, the contact stated that a coworker was driving at unknown speeds with his family, the vehicle crashed into a pole, then a tree where it came to a stop. The vehicle then caught on fire. The contact mentioned that during the impact to the pole, the pole fell down. The air bags deployed. There were 4 occupants during the crash, the driver, the front passenger occupant, and two children seated in the rear of the vehicle. All occupants were deceased. The contact was concerned that the failure recurred while the coworker was driving. The location of the fire was unknown. There was a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police department. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400.