Lightning Emotors Fe4 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 27, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lightning eMotors Inc. recalls 2022 Lightning Emotors Fe4, Ft3

Recall number

22V720000

Brand / firm

Lightning Emotors

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 226 units

Why it was recalled

The driver may not be warned of low brake fluid or an ABS malfunction should the warning lights fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2022 FT3 and FE4 vehicles. The digital instrument panel may fail to illuminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS" warning lights when a low brake fluid error or an ABS system error is detected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards number 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What to do

LeM will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2022. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-7241. LeM's number for this recall is 2022-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.