Lonestar SV Electric S22 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 14, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles recalls 2021–2023 Lonestar SV Electric S22

Recall number

23V768000

Brand / firm

Lonestar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 13 units

Why it was recalled

An operator may be unaware of a high voltage battery pack malfunction, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2021-2023 SV Hybrid Electric S22 terminal tractors. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may disable the Battery Management System (BMS) isolation measurement feature, preventing the detection of a high voltage battery pack malfunction.

What to do

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles has released an over-the-air (OTA) VCU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Lonestar customer service at 1-903-306-0801.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.