Recall 23V678000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Report Date
20231009
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40
2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80
2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120
2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40
2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80
2023 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120
2023 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80

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