Vehicle recall 23V090000 · February 16, 2023
2022 Nikola TRE BEV
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 16, 2023
- Filed by
- Nikola Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22VDC0908
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nikola TRE BEV (2022): 2022
Has your Nikola been repaired?
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