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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V207000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Published March 28, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 7, 2023

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Lightning will replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241. Lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001.

Recall details

Brand
LIGHTNING EMOTORS
Model
FE4-129
Manufacturer
Lightning eMotors Inc.
Lot
2019 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129 | 2019 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-86 | 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129 | 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-86 | 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43 | 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-86 | 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129 | 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-86 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-86
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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