Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 22V-720 · Lightning Emotors vehicles
Lightning eMotors Inc. recall 22V-720 covers 226 Lightning Emotors vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V720000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.