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Lightning Emotors FT3-40 Recall 23V678: Brake, Park and ABS Warning Lights May Not Light Up

NHTSA campaign 23V678, reported October 9, 2023, 239 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The instrument cluster in certain Lightning eMotors FT3 vehicles may fail to turn on the Brake, Park, and ABS warning lights during the startup light check when the ignition is switched to the on (run) position. These vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105 for hydraulic and electric brake systems.

If these warning lights do not illuminate at startup, the driver may not be warned of a brake, parking brake, or anti-lock braking system failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. You can also contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V678Lightning eMotors Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the light function check when the ignition is turned to the "on" (run) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk
Failure to illuminate the indicator warning lights during vehicle startup may not properly notify the driver of system failures, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.
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

Lightning Emotors FT3-12020222023
Lightning Emotors FT3-4020212022
Lightning Emotors FT3-80202120222023