The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24E052000·Announced 2024-06-25

SEA Electric Recalls Electric Vehicle Battery Management Software

SEA Electric is recalling certain electric vehicles because a software defect in the battery management system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of drive power increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

SEA Electric LLC is recalling certain electric vehicles due to a defect in the battery management system (BMS) software. This software issue can cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, resulting in a loss of drive power.

The loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific model years involved.

Dealers will update the BMS software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 24, 2024. Owners may contact SEA-Electric customer service at 1-833-732-3532 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
SEA Electric LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle Software
Hazard
Affected units
27

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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