ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. A resistor may degrade, causing the instrument panel to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-268-1181. Nikola's number for this recall is 24VDC0903.
72 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Defect Description
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.
Consequence
Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures. The Main Battery Disconnect (MBD) switch should be left in the "ON" position at all times until the vehicle is repaired. Nikola will replace the battery packs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by October 12, 2023.
... Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 23VDC-0601.Read more209 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
364 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 TRE BEV vehicles. The shaft locking screw on the brake pedal may be missing or may not be fully threaded, which can cause the brake pedal to detach.
Consequence
A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the brake pedal units as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were inspected and repaired by November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC0908.
137 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 Tre BEV vehicles. The seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.
Consequence
An improperly installed seat belt can detach during use, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor assembly and adjuster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-429-9216. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC07007R.
93 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation