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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V207000·Announced 2023-04-07

Lightning eMotors Recalls 148 Vehicles Due to Battery Pack Defects

Lightning eMotors is recalling 148 electric vehicles because defective battery pack welds may cause internal leaks, leading to battery failure, loss of power, or fire.

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 defect in the propulsion system that can lead to battery failure, loss of drive power, and an increased risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Lightning eMotors Inc. is recalling 148 specific electric vehicles, including 2019-2022 FT3-86, 2019-2021 FE4-129, and 2020 FE4-86 and FT3-43 models. The recall addresses a defect in the battery packs where structural welds may be faulty, potentially causing an internal radiator leak and subsequent battery failure.

This defect poses a safety risk as battery failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Additionally, the failure can increase the risk of a fire. The recall number is 2023-001.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on May 31, 2023. Lightning eMotors will replace the affected battery packs free of charge. Owners can contact Lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241 for more information or to schedule repairs.

The recalled product

Product
LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129, FT3-86, FT3-43, FE4-86
Brand
LIGHTNING EMOTORS
Manufacturer
Lightning eMotors Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
148

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 (4)

  • FE4-129
  • FT3-86
  • FT3-43
  • FE4-86

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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