Lightning Emotors FT3-120, FT3-40, FT3-80 (2021-2023): Electrical system
Recall 23V678000 · Oct 9, 2023 · Lightning eMotors Inc.
239
vehicles affected
239
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V678000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2023
- Maker
- Lightning eMotors Inc.
- Units affected
- 239
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Instrument cluster/panel
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Emotors | FT3-120 | 2022-2023 |
| Lightning Emotors | FT3-40 | 2021-2022 |
| Lightning Emotors | FT3-80 | 2021-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V678000?
3 models: Lightning Emotors FT3-120 (2022-2023), Lightning Emotors FT3-40 (2021-2022), Lightning Emotors FT3-80 (2021-2023), about 239 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V678000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.