2022 Nikola Tre Bev Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

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Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported November 7, 2024 · 72 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 24V844000 · Recall details

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolantReported October 6, 2023 · 209 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 23V580000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported April 6, 2023 · 364 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V249000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported February 16, 2023 · 137 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V090000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 14, 2022 · 93 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 Tre BEV vehicles. The seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt can detach during use, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 22V689000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Nikola Tre Bev 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Nov 13, 2024 OtherLetter to dealers as a follow up to the recall communication sent on November 7th
Nov 8, 2024 OtherLetter to dealers announcing an upcoming safety recall for all 2022 and 2023 Tre BEV vehicles
Aug 14, 2023 Service bulletinPre-Recall warning letter to Customers (23V580).
Aug 11, 2023 Service bulletinPre-Recall information letter to Nikola's Suppliers (23V580).
Jan 23, 2023 Service bulletinVECI Label Replacement
Jan 18, 2023 Service bulletinE-Compressor Oil Top-up. Certain e-compressors may have a small oil leak, requiring the e-compressor to be...
Nov 7, 2022 Service bulletinInfotainment Screen Does Not Power On
Sep 30, 2022 Service bulletinLow Voltage (LV) Battery Change from Lead Acid type to Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) type

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5 recalls, covering electrical system, parking brake and service brakes, hydraulic.

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