Lucid Air recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 1, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lucid USA, Inc. recalls 2022–2023 Lucid Air

Recall number

24V497000

Brand / firm

Lucid

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,251 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.