Lucid Air recall (24V497000)

Lucid · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V497000
Report Received: 2024-07-01
Manufacturer: Lucid USA, Inc.
Make: Lucid
Model(s): AIR
Model Year(s): 2023, 2022
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Potentially Affected Units: 5,251

Defect Description

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.

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