Parking brakeRecall 23V-249 · 2022–2024 Nikola TRE BEV

Nikola Corporation recall 23V-249 covers 364 2022–2024 Nikola TRE BEV for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.

98%
Vehicles repaired357 of 364 · 2023 Q3
Vehicles affected3641 model
ReportedApr 6, 2023Owners notified May 11, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V249000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TRE BEV trucks. The electronic parking brake valve module (PVM) may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated.

The risk

A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 23VDC0301.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

98%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q22023 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall