Lightning eMotors Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Lightning eMotors Inc. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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2022

2023

December 16, 2022

(Campaign #: 2022-002)

High Voltage Battery Packs May Fail

Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FE4-129 vehicles equipped with Romeo Power battery packs. The high voltage battery may lose traction power while driving or fail to start.

NHTSA ID: 22V934000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 27

Consequence Summary:

A sudden loss of traction power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

LeM will replace the battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-4926 or 1-800-223-0740. LeM's number for this recall is LeM Recall 2022-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 27, 2022

(Campaign #: 2022-001)

Brake and ABS Warning Light Failure/FMVSS 101, 105

Lightning eMotors Inc. (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."

NHTSA ID: 22V720000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 226

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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