The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V689000·Announced 2022-09-14

Nikola Recalls 2022 Tre BEV Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Anchor Defect

Nikola is recalling 2022 Tre BEV vehicles because improperly installed seat belt shoulder anchorages may detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorage) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nikola Corporation is recalling certain 2022 Nikola Tre BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.

An improperly installed seat belt can detach during use, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor assembly and adjuster free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-429-9216 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NIKOLA TRE BEV
Brand
NIKOLA
Manufacturer
Nikola Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
93

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRE BEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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