Recall 23V580 covers 209 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV trucks for coolant leaks inside the battery pack. Park outside. Free repair once Nikola opens it.
Leaking coolant can collect inside the battery pack, cause an electrical short, and increase the risk of fire. Park outside and away from structures until the vehicle is repaired. Keep the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position so vehicle monitoring and safety systems stay active. Repair will be free at any franchised Nikola dealer once Nikola opens it.
Nikola is recalling 209 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles because coolant can leak inside the battery pack. Leaking coolant can collect there, cause an electrical short, and increase the risk of fire, so owners should park outside and away from structures until Nikola opens the final free dealer repair.
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What's wrong?
The battery pack assembly in the 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV stores propulsion power and includes a cooling system that moves coolant through the pack. That cooling system is meant to keep the traction battery at a controlled temperature while the truck is parked, charging, or operating.
On affected trucks, components inside the battery cooling system can leak. Coolant can collect inside the battery pack instead of staying in its sealed cooling path. Once coolant reaches electrical areas inside the pack, it can cause a short. That short raises the risk of a battery pack fire.
Nikola's filing points owners to the Main Battery Disconnect, or MBD, as the key status to watch. When the MBD is in the "ON" position, vehicle monitoring and safety systems are enabled and operating. When the MBD is in the "OFF" position, those monitoring and safety systems are not operating. The source does not describe an odor, sound, warning light, or driving symptom before the leak leads to a short.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Nikola Tre BEV | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2022 Nikola Tre BEV | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 209 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Leaking coolant can collect inside the battery pack, cause an electrical short, and increase the risk of fire. Park outside and away from structures until the vehicle is repaired. Keep the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position so vehicle monitoring and safety systems stay active. Repair will be free at any franchised Nikola dealer once Nikola opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV is included in this recall.
- Park outside and away from structures until the battery-pack repair is complete.
- Leave the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position at all times until Nikola repairs the vehicle.
- Contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531 for current repair timing; the battery-pack replacement fixes the coolant leak risk inside the battery pack and is free once Nikola opens the final repair.
- Reference recall number 23V580 and Nikola recall 23VDC-0601 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is available, park the Tre BEV outside and away from structures. Leave the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position at all times until the vehicle is repaired. Once Nikola opens the final repair, a Nikola technician will replace the battery packs. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| August 18, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 6, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
| October 12, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 14, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V580?
Recall 23V580 covers 209 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV vehicles with a coolant leak inside the battery pack. Leaking coolant can collect inside the pack, cause an electrical short, and increase fire risk. Nikola will replace the battery packs for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Nikola Tre BEV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V580. If it is, park outside and away from structures, leave the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position, and contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531 for repair guidance.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nikola says it will replace the affected battery packs free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive my Nikola Tre BEV before the repair?
The recall notice does not list a do-not-drive order for recall 23V580. It does give fire-risk precautions: park outside and away from structures, and keep the Main Battery Disconnect switch in the ON position until Nikola completes the battery-pack repair.
When were owners notified about recall 23V580?
Nikola mailed owner notification letters by October 12, 2023. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 23V580 when you contact Nikola customer service or a Nikola service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V580000 |
|---|---|
| Nikola customer service | 1-630-808-4531 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V580 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V580000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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