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NHTSA Recall 22V934000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Lightning eMotors Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Lightning Emotors FE4.

27
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (February 6)
NHTSA campaign22V934000
Manufacturer campaign2022-002
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedDecember 16, 2022
Owner notificationFebruary 6, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Lightning eMotors Inc. (LeM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FE4-129 vehicles equipped with Romeo Power battery packs. The high voltage battery may lose traction power while driving or fail to start.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of traction power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

LeM will replace the battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact LeM customer service at 1-970-744-4926 or 1-800-223-0740. LeM's number for this recall is LeM Recall 2022-002.

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 22V934000

Make and modelModel years
Lightning Emotors FE42021, 2022

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.