The 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.
The risk
A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nikola TRE BEV | 2022 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola TRE BEV | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Nikola Corporation filed 6 campaigns in all.
| 23V800000 28 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V789000 22 Nov 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V791000 22 Nov 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V779000 20 Nov 2023 | CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. |
| 23V732000 1 Nov 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V730000 31 Oct 2023 | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
| 23V679000 11 Oct 2023 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V672000 4 Oct 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023