2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
The 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43, potentially affecting up to 592 vehicles.
Recall 23V207000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V207000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V207000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V207000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43.
Safety Rating for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43
- 2020 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-43 (current)
Other LIGHTNING EMOTORS Models
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450 — 3 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-86 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80 — 0 total complaints