Lightning eMotors (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.”
Lightning eMotors – Brake and ABS Warning Light Failure/FMVSS 101, 105
| Report Received Date | 09/27/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V720000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 2022-001 |
| Potentially Affected | 226 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V720000) |
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