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Nikola TRE BEV Recall 23V249: Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway

NHTSA campaign 23V249, reported April 6, 2023, 364 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022-2024 TRE BEV trucks may have an electronic parking brake valve module that fails to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated. If the brakes are released, the parking brake may not engage as expected, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the parking brake valve module at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. You can also contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531, referencing recall number 23VDC0301.

In the meantime, check whether your vehicle is affected and whether it has any open recalls by entering your VIN. Schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V249Nikola Corporation
Component
PARKING BRAKE
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Nikola TRE BEV202220232024