Lightning Emotors Ft3-40 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 9, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lightning eMotors Inc. recalls 2021–2023 Lightning Emotors Ft3-40, Ft3-80, Ft3-120

Recall number

23V678000

Brand / firm

Lightning Emotors

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 239 units

Why it was recalled

Failure to illuminate the indicator warning lights during vehicle startup may not properly notify the driver of system failures, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the light function check when the ignition is turned to the "on" (run) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What to do

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.