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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V720000

2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3 — Service brakes, hydraulic

Published September 28, 2022 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V720000, published September 28, 2022 and initiated September 27, 2022. Recalling firm: Lightning eMotors Inc.; 2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3 — Service brakes, hydraulic.

What's the hazard

Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2022 FT3 and FE4 vehicles. The digital instrument panel may fail to illuminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS" warning lights when a low brake fluid error or an ABS system error is detected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards number 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What to do

LeM will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2022. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-7241. LeM's number for this recall is 2022-001.

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Recall details

Brand
LIGHTNING EMOTORS
Model
FE4
Manufacturer
Lightning eMotors Inc.
Lot
2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3 — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V720000 on September 28, 2022. Reported hazard: Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2022 FT3 and FE4 vehicles. The digital instrument panel may fail to illuminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS" warning lights when a low brake fluid error or an ABS system error is detected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards number 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What should I do if I have this product?

LeM will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2022. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-7241. LeM's number for this recall is 2022-001.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LIGHTNING EMOTORS. Model: FE4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)