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Nikola recall 23VDC-0601

Nikola calls it 23VDC-0601. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V580000 on Oct 6, 2023: electrical system on the 2022–2023 Nikola TRE BEV, 209 vehicles potentially affected, under a park-outside advisory. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V5800002022–2023 Nikola TRE BEVElectrical SystemOct 6, 2023209Park outside
Problem 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V580000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 23VDC-0601 is the number Nikola assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V580000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 23VDC-0601 the same recall as 23V580000?

Yes. 23VDC-0601 is Nikola’s own number for it; 23V580000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 23VDC-0601 cover?

2022–2023 Nikola TRE BEV, 209 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 23VDC-0601 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.