Recall 22V720000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2022-2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4
RECALL This recall affects up to 226 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V720000 |
| Manufacturer | Lightning eMotors Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 226 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2022 FT3 and FE4 vehicles. The digital instrument panel may fail to illuminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS" warning lights when a low brake fluid error or an ABS system error is detected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards number 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Safety Consequence
The driver may not be warned of low brake fluid or an ABS malfunction should the warning lights fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
LeM will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2022. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-7241. LeM's number for this recall is 2022-001.
Related Recalls for LIGHTNING EMOTORS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V207000 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-86 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 148 | |
| 22V934000 | 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 27 | |
| 23V678000 | 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 239 |