2023 NIKOLA TRE BEV
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 8 TSBs
24V844000 Nov 7, 2024
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.
23V580000 Oct 6, 2023
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. ... Read more
23V249000 Apr 6, 2023
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 NIKOLA TRE BEV
8 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Letter 08-14-23
Aug 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Pre-Recall warning letter to Customers (23V580).
Letter 08-14-23
Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pre-Recall warning letter to Customers (23V580).
Letter 08-11-23
Aug 11, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Pre-Recall information letter to Nikola's Suppliers (23V580).
Letter 08-11-23
Aug 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pre-Recall information letter to Nikola's Suppliers (23V580).
TSB 005
Jan 23, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VECI Label Replacement
TSB 004
Jan 18, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
E-Compressor Oil Top-up. Certain e-compressors may have a small oil leak, requiring the e-compressor to be serviced.
TSB 004
Jan 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
E-Compressor Oil Top-up. Certain e-compressors may have a small oil leak, requiring the e-compressor to be serviced.
No comms 2024-03
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Nikola Corporation.
NIKOLA TRE BEV — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NIKOLA TRE BEV across all model years (2022–2024).
9
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths