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NHTSA Recall 21V731000: Exterior lighting and 3 other components

Workhorse Group Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Workhorse Motor Works C1000M.

41
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (January 12)
NHTSA campaign21V731000
Manufacturer campaign21V731
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; WHEELS › RIM; VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Report receivedSeptember 21, 2021
Owner notificationJanuary 12, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse) is recalling certain 2020-2021 C1000M, C1000S and 2020 C650 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars," and 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Safety risk

Vehicles that do not meet all safety standards have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the headlamp switch cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Workhorse's customer service at 1-513-360-4704.

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 recall 21V731000

Make and modelModel years
Workhorse Motor Works C1000M2020, 2021
Workhorse Motor Works C1000S2020, 2021
Workhorse Motor Works C6502020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.