Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V207000 Reported April 7, 2023

High-voltage battery failure

Lightning Emotors Inc. · Electrical System · 148 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V207000
Manufacturer Campaign
2023-001
Manufacturer
Lightning Emotors Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
148
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 7, 2023

Defect Summary

Lightning emotors inc. (lightning) is recalling certain 2020 fe4-86 and ft3-43, 2019-2021 fe4-129, and 2019-2022 ft3-86 vehicles. the battery packs may have defective structural welds and experience an internal radiator leak, causing battery failure.

Safety Consequence

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Lightning will replace the battery pack, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 2023. owners may contact lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241. lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lightning Emotors Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V207000 or campaign 2023-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V207000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V207000?

NHTSA recall 23V207000 was issued by Lightning Emotors Inc. on April 7, 2023. It addresses: High-voltage battery failure. The recall affects approximately 148 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lightning Emotors Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V207000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2023-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.