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NHTSA Recall 23V768000: Software (electrical system)

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Lonestar SV Electric S22.

13
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (January 19)
NHTSA campaign23V768000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE
Report receivedNovember 14, 2023
Owner notificationJanuary 19, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2021-2023 SV Hybrid Electric S22 terminal tractors. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may disable the Battery Management System (BMS) isolation measurement feature, preventing the detection of a high voltage battery pack malfunction.

Safety risk

An operator may be unaware of a high voltage battery pack malfunction, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles has released an over-the-air (OTA) VCU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Lonestar customer service at 1-903-306-0801.

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 23V768000

Make and modelModel years
Lonestar SV Electric S222021, 2022, 2023

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.