Nikola Recall 23V580000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Traction Battery, Thermal Management, Fluid/coolant

NHTSA recall 23V580000 · announced October 6, 2023 · filed by Nikola Corporation · 209 units affected

The problem

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.

The risk

Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2022 Nikola Tre Bev
• 2023 Nikola Tre Bev

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.