2022 Nikola Tre Bev recalls

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

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

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.

Owner notification: October 12, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Defect: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. A resistor may degrade, causing the instrument panel to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays.".

Why it matters: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-268-1181. Nikola's number for this recall is 24VDC0903.

Owner notification: December 4, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Defect: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TRE BEV trucks. The electronic parking brake valve module (PVM) may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated.

Why it matters: A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

Dealers will replace the PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 23VDC0301.

Owner notification: May 11, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Defect: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 TRE BEV vehicles. The shaft locking screw on the brake pedal may be missing or may not be fully threaded, which can cause the brake pedal to detach.

Why it matters: A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will repair or replace the brake pedal units as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were inspected and repaired by November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC0908.

Owner notification: November 1, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Defect: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 Tre BEV vehicles. The seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.

Why it matters: An improperly installed seat belt can detach during use, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor assembly and adjuster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-429-9216. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC07007R.

Owner notification: October 17, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Nikola Corporation