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 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published March 28, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 7, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V207000, published March 28, 2023 and initiated April 7, 2023. Recalling firm: Lightning eMotors Inc.; 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 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
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.
Get an email if LIGHTNING EMOTORS has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
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
Related recalls
- NHTSA2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2021 LightningOctober 10, 2023
- NHTSA2021 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia —March 29, 2023
- NHTSA2023 Vermeer Bc700xl | 2021 Vermeer Bc700xl | 2022 Vermeer Bc700xl — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerMarch 28, 2023
- NHTSA2022 Tesla Semi — Parking brakeMarch 27, 2023
- NHTSA2021 Lightning Emotors Fe4 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4 — Electrical system: propulsion system: tractionDecember 19, 2022
- NHTSA2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3 — Service brakes, hydraulicSeptember 28, 2022
Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V207000 on March 28, 2023. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LIGHTNING EMOTORS. Model: FE4-129.