NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V678000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/panel — Lightning Emotors · reported 9 Oct 2023 · 239 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
23V678000
Filed by
Lightning Emotors Inc.
Report received
9 Oct 2023
Potentially affected
239

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-120 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 2021 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 2022 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80 2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-80

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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