Lightning Emotors FE4-129, FE4-86, FT3-43, FT3-86 (2019-2022): Electrical system
Recall 23V207000 · Apr 7, 2023 · Lightning eMotors Inc.
148
vehicles affected
148
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V207000
- Date
- Apr 7, 2023
- Maker
- Lightning eMotors Inc.
- Units affected
- 148
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2019-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning) is recalling certain 2020 FE4-86 and FT3-43, 2019-2021 FE4-129, and 2019-2022 FT3-86 vehicles. The battery packs may have defective structural welds and experience an internal radiator leak, causing battery failure.
What can happen
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Lightning will replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241. Lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Emotors | FE4-129 | 2019-2021 |
| Lightning Emotors | FE4-86 | 2020 |
| Lightning Emotors | FT3-43 | 2020 |
| Lightning Emotors | FT3-86 | 2019-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V207000?
4 models: Lightning Emotors FE4-129 (2019-2021), Lightning Emotors FE4-86 (2020), Lightning Emotors FT3-43 (2020) and 1 more, about 148 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V207000?
Lightning will replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241. Lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001.
What can happen?
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.