LIGHTNING EMOTORS 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40
Brand
LIGHTNING EMOTORS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Lightning eMotors Inc. is recalling certain 2021 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 vehicles due to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues. Failure to illuminate the indicator warning lights during vehicle startup may not properly notify the driver of system failures, increasing the risk o.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the light function check when the ignition is turned to the "on" (run) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure to illuminate the indicator warning lights during vehicle startup may not properly notify the driver of system failures, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026