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| Model | Campaign | Vehicle Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | 23V678000 | Report Receipt Date: October 4, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V678000 Warning Light Malfunction/FMVSS 105 Failure to illuminate the indicator warning lights during vehicle startup may not properly notify the driver of system failures, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V678000 Manufacturer: Lightning eMotors Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 239 OCTOBER 2023 -- Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the light function check when the ignition is turned to the "on" (run) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems." Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. |
| Lightning eMotors | 23V207000 | Report Receipt Date: March 27, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V207000 High-Voltage Battery Failure Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V207000 Manufacturer: Lightning eMotors Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 148 MARCH 2023 -- Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning) is recalling certain 2020 FE4-86 and FT3-43, 2019-2021 FE4-129, and 2019-2022 FT3-86 vehicles. The battery packs may have defective structural welds and experience an internal radiator leak, causing battery failure. The remedy is currently under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001. |
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