Vehicle report

2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4-129

Safety recalls

1 campaign

23V207000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Recall

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.

Remedy: 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.

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