Lonestar Specialty Vehicles is recalling 13 units of the 2021-2023 SV Hybrid Electric S22 terminal tractors. A software error in the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may disable a critical safety feature that monitors the high voltage battery pack for electrical isolation issues. Lonestar is providing a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue, and owner notification letters were sent in January 2024.
If the battery monitoring system is disabled, the vehicle cannot detect malfunctions in the high voltage battery pack. This lack of detection prevents the operator from receiving a warning about battery health, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Over-the-air (OTA) VCU software update.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response