Recall 23V207000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date

20230407

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Affected Vehicles

9 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FE4-129
2019	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FT3-86
2020	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FE4-129
2020	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FE4-86
2020	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FT3-43
2020	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FT3-86
2021	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FE4-129
2021	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FT3-86
2022	LIGHTNING EMOTORS	FT3-86

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.