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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Braking Systems

Lightning eMotors Inc.: FT3-40, FT3-80, and FT3-120 Vehicles Recalled for Warning Light Malfunction

Agency Publication Date: October 9, 2023
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Summary

Lightning eMotors Inc. is recalling approximately 239 vehicles including certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 models. The recall is due to a software issue where the instrument cluster may fail to activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the initial system check when the vehicle is turned on. Owners can have this issue resolved by visiting a dealer for a free software update.

Risk

If the warning lights fail to illuminate during startup, a driver may not be alerted to critical failures in the braking or parking systems. This lack of notification prevents the driver from knowing if essential safety systems are malfunctioning, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle records or the VIN plate to see if you own a 2021-2022 Lightning eMotors FT3-40, a 2021-2023 FT3-80, or a 2022-2023 FT3-120.
  2. Contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to receive a free software update that corrects the instrument cluster warning light function.
  4. For further information or to check your VIN, visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free software update to the instrument cluster.

How to: Contact Lightning eMotors customer service or an authorized dealer to have the vehicle software updated free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2022 Lightning eMotors FT3-40
Product: 2021-2023 Lightning eMotors FT3-80
Product: 2022-2023 Lightning eMotors FT3-120

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V678000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Lightning eMotors Inc.
Sold By: Authorized dealers
Units Affected: 239 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response