NIKOLA TRE BEV 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V580000

Make Model Year
NIKOLA TRE BEV 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-10-12 2023-08-15 2023-08-16

Manufacturers Involved: Nikola Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23VDC-0601

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 209

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.