Nikola recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.
What could happen
Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nikola Tre Bev 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V580000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nikola Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2023
- Owners notified
- Oct 12, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 209
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
- Maker's own recall number
- 23VDC-0601
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nikola recall: Electrical system Nov 7, 2024
- Nikola recall: Parking brake Apr 6, 2023
- Nikola recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 16, 2023
- Nikola recall: Seat belts Sep 14, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.