2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Published October 10, 2023 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V678000, published October 10, 2023 and initiated October 9, 2023. Recalling firm: Lightning eMotors Inc.; 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS
- Model
- FT3-40
- Manufacturer
- Lightning eMotors Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80 | 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80 | 2023 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120 | 2023 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 | 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 | 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V678000 on October 10, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LIGHTNING EMOTORS. Model: FT3-40.