22VDC0908 Missing or Loose Brake Pedal Locking Screw – 2022 Nikola TRE BEV

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Brake Pedal
Assembly Inspection
(9/15/2022) Step 1: Lift hood and locate supplier production date for the Brake Pedal Assembly CONFIDENTIAL 2 *Approximate area of supplier production date plate under Hood *Hood is opened by pressing two buttons simultaneously Step 2: Verify if vehicle is within suspect range CONFIDENTIAL 3 *NOTE: Further inspection not required if date of production is CW15 of 2022 or later Step 3: Insert Borescope into Brake Pedal opening CONFIDENTIAL 4 • A) Locate Brake Pedal Assembly on driver`s side • B) Turn on borescope and insert camera approximately 6-7 inches inside the opening of the Brake Pedal Assembly, following the RIGHT side of the pedal • NOTE: Camera should glide against pedal and may need to be manipulated in order to locate suspect screw (see slide 5 if using side view borescope) *It is recommended to mark the borescope to assist in inserting the appropriate length NOTE: If using a borescope with a side camera, use the button located above the screen to alternate to the side view in order to locate the screw CONFIDENTIAL 5 CONFIDENTIAL
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Step 4: Locate the suspect screw and verify the status of the Brake Pedal Assembly screw and pin
Screw
Pin

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nikola Corporation FEB 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-090 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22VDC0908 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nikola Corporation Address : 4141 E. Broadway Dr.
Phoenix AZ 85040
Company phone : 630-808-4531
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 137 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nikola TRE BEV
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : On, September 20, 2022, Nikola’s supplier, ZF North America Inc, declared a recall (22E-078) affecting a potential brake pedal issue in 137 of Nikola Corporation’s vehicles. Before issuing its own recall or sending out notifications, Nikola inspected 100% of the potential recall population and found zero defects. At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nikola is filing this report.
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 : Reference 23E078. “The shaft locking screw maintaining the brake pedal may potentially be missing or it may not be fully threaded. If the shaft locking screw is missing or insufficiently seated, under certain conditions there is the potential for the shaft to move from its guidance and for the brake pedal to fall off”.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Reference 23E078. “Loss of brake pedal function, increasing the risk of a
crash”.
Description of the Cause : Reference 23E078. “Based on available information, there are two potential causes, both involving the assembly process: (1) electrical screwdriver may not have been linked to automatic sequence control; and (2) necessary tightening
operations may have been skipped at the assembly line.” Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Reference 23E078. “Brake pedal feel may change prior pedal detachment” Involved Components : Component Name 1 : IPU (INTEGRATED PEDAL UNIT)
Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 9650019900 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : ZF North America, Inc.
Address : 12001 Tech Center Drive
Livonia Michigan 48150 Country : United States Chronology :
-On September 12, 2022, ZF North America Inc. notified Nikola of a potential issue with the brake pedal manufactured by ZF North America Inc. in the possession of Nikola.
-On September 13, 2022, With ZF, Nikola developed an inspection method.
-On September 14, 2022, all cabs at the factory were inspected. All brake pedals in the cabs were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On September 16, 2022, Nikola’s Vehicle Defect Committee met to discuss the issue and decided to complete the inspection of the ZF recall population before determining if a recall was necessary.
-On November 1, 2022, Nikola completed the inspection of all sold trucks. All brake pedals in the trucks were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On November 29, 2022, Nikola informed NHTSA that a recall was not filed because 100% of the vehicles were checked without any defect.
-On February 3, 3023, NHTSA requested that Nikola file a 573 report and close out the recall with 100% completion. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Nikola completed the inspection remedy of all the ZF recall population before notification was necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : N/A N/A Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Nikola has completed the recall without notification being required.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nikola Corporation MAR 06, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-090 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22VDC0908 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nikola Corporation Address : 4141 E. Broadway Dr.
Phoenix AZ 85040
Company phone : 630-808-4531
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 137 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nikola TRE BEV
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : On, September 20, 2022, Nikola’s supplier, ZF North America Inc, declared a recall (22E-078) affecting a potential brake pedal issue in 137 of Nikola Corporation’s vehicles. Before issuing its own recall or sending out notifications, Nikola inspected 100% of the potential recall population and found zero defects. At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nikola is filing this report.
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 : Reference 23E078. “The shaft locking screw maintaining the brake pedal may potentially be missing or it may not be fully threaded. If the shaft locking screw is missing or insufficiently seated, under certain conditions there is the potential for the shaft to move from its guidance and for the brake pedal to fall off”.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Reference 23E078. “Loss of brake pedal function, increasing the risk of a
crash”.
Description of the Cause : Reference 23E078. “Based on available information, there are two potential causes, both involving the assembly process: (1) electrical screwdriver may not have been linked to automatic sequence control; and (2) necessary tightening
operations may have been skipped at the assembly line.” Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Reference 23E078. “Brake pedal feel may change prior pedal detachment” Involved Components : Component Name 1 : IPU (INTEGRATED PEDAL UNIT)
Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 9650019900 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : ZF North America, Inc.
Address : 12001 Tech Center Drive
Livonia Michigan 48150 Country : United States Chronology :
-On September 12, 2022, ZF North America Inc. notified Nikola of a potential issue with the brake pedal manufactured by ZF North America Inc. in the possession of Nikola.
-On September 13, 2022, With ZF, Nikola developed an inspection method.
-On September 14, 2022, all cabs at the factory were inspected. All brake pedals in the cabs were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On September 16, 2022, Nikola’s Vehicle Defect Committee met to discuss the issue and decided to complete the inspection of the ZF recall population before determining if a recall was necessary.
-On November 1, 2022, Nikola completed the inspection of all sold trucks. All brake pedals in the trucks were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On November 29, 2022, Nikola informed NHTSA that a recall was not filed because 100% of the vehicles were checked without any defect.
-On February 3, 2023, NHTSA requested that Nikola file a 573 report and close out the recall with 100% completion. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Nikola completed the inspection remedy of all the ZF recall population before notification was necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : N/A N/A Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Nikola has completed the recall without notification being required.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 15, 2023 – MAR 15, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 15, 2023 – MAR 15, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Nikola Corporation FEB 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-090 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22VDC0908 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nikola Corporation Address : 4141 E. Broadway Dr.
Phoenix AZ 85040
Company phone : 630-808-4531
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 137 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Nikola TRE BEV
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : On, September 20, 2022, Nikola’s supplier, ZF North America Inc, declared a recall (22E-078) affecting a potential brake pedal issue in 137 of Nikola Corporation’s vehicles. Before issuing its own recall or sending out notifications, Nikola inspected 100% of the potential recall population and found zero defects. At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nikola is filing this report.
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 : Reference 23E078. “The shaft locking screw maintaining the brake pedal may potentially be missing or it may not be fully threaded. If the shaft locking screw is missing or insufficiently seated, under certain conditions there is the potential for the shaft to move from its guidance and for the brake pedal to fall off”.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Reference 23E078. “Loss of brake pedal function, increasing the risk of a
crash”.
Description of the Cause : Reference 23E078. “Based on available information, there are two potential causes, both involving the assembly process: (1) electrical screwdriver may not have been linked to automatic sequence control; and (2) necessary tightening
operations may have been skipped at the assembly line.” Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Reference 23E078. “Brake pedal feel may change prior pedal detachment” Involved Components : Component Name 1 : IPU (INTEGRATED PEDAL UNIT)
Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 9650019900 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : ZF North America, Inc.
Address : 12001 Tech Center Drive
Livonia Michigan 48150 Country : United States Chronology :
-On September 12, 2022, ZF North America Inc. notified Nikola of a potential issue with the brake pedal manufactured by ZF North America Inc. in the possession of Nikola.
-On September 13, 2022, With ZF, Nikola developed an inspection method.
-On September 14, 2022, all cabs at the factory were inspected. All brake pedals in the cabs were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On September 16, 2022, Nikola’s Vehicle Defect Committee met to discuss the issue and decided to complete the inspection of the ZF recall population before determining if a recall was necessary.
-On November 1, 2022, Nikola completed the inspection of all sold trucks. All brake pedals in the trucks were found to have its screws properly installed and fully seated.
-On November 29, 2022, Nikola informed NHTSA that a recall was not filed because 100% of the vehicles were checked without any defect.
-On February 3, 2023, NHTSA requested that Nikola file a 573 report and close out the recall with 100% completion. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-090
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Nikola completed the inspection remedy of all the ZF recall population before notification was necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : N/A N/A Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Nikola has completed the recall without notification being required.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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