22VDC07007R – Improperly Installed Seat Belt Assembly – 2022 Nikola Tre BEV

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-689 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Nikola Corporation Submission Date : SEP 14, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-689 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22VDC07007R Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Nikola Corporation Address : 4141 E. Broadway Dr. Phoenix AZ 85040 Company phone : 630-808-4531 Population : Number of potentially involved : 93 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nikola Tre BEV Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall includes all (93) 2022 Nikola Tre BEV vehicles that have been produced to date. Production Dates : NOV 05, 2021 – JUN 30, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1N9APB1A4N2393001 End : 1N9APB1A1N2393053 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1N9ABB1A6N2393001 End : 1N9ABB1A5N2393040 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Nikola has determined that the seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly on certain 2022 Tre BEV trucks could be improperly installed and create a weakened condition. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The assembly as designed and installed could become detached when a load is placed upon it during use. Description of the Cause : The design of the seat belt anchor assembly does not allow full thread engagement for the anchor bolt and may cause cross threading. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : none Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-689 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Spacer from 3-point automatic belt assembly Component Description : Spacer 20x10mm Fe/Zn Component Part Number : PN00464791 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : MCF Safety S.r.l. Address : via Pinerolo 75 Pancalieri (TO) Foreign States 10060 Country : Italy Chronology : – On July 18, 2022, a Nikola employee, doing a Pre-Delivery Inspection at a Dealer’s location found that the shoulder anchorage on the passenger side seat belt disconnected from the B-pillar adjuster. The issue was reported to Iveco, the cab manufacturer that sourced and installed the seat belts. – In August-September 2022, Iveco informed Nikola that the final torque on the passenger seat belt shoulder anchorage was not installed to specification, is susceptible to cross threading and that the condition may exist on other trucks. Nikola’s Vehicle Defects Committee (VDC) met to discuss and launch a field investigation to verify torque. The VDC met again to review test results and determine the potential for failure. Further investigation was determined to be needed. During the investigation, it was determined that the original design of the seat belt shoulder anchorage could be improved by reducing the size of a spacer between the bolt and the adjuster. – On September 7, 2022, the Vehicle Defects Committee decided to issue a recall and replace the bolt, spacer, and adjuster on all seat belts. – Nikola is not aware of any warranty claims or customer claims due to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Nikola will replace the components of the seat belt anchor assembly and the adjuster on every affected vehicle without charge. All vehicles are under warranty and no section 577.11 notification is necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component is narrower than the recalled component and allows for complete thread engagement of the assembly. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Nikola is in the process of replacing all recalled components with remedy components. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-689 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 01, 2022 – NOV 01, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 01, 2022 – NOV 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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