The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V580000·Announced 2023-10-06

Nikola Recalls 2022-2023 Tre BEV Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

Nikola is recalling 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles because coolant may leak inside the battery pack, creating a risk of electrical short and fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (battery pack coolant leak) that increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nikola Corporation is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the propulsion system's traction battery thermal management where coolant may leak inside the battery pack.

Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures. The Main Battery Disconnect (MBD) switch should be left in the "ON" position at all times until the vehicle is repaired.

Nikola will replace the battery packs free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531 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 — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
209

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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