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September 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V727000
Front Tow Eye Bracket May Detach During Towing
A detached tow eye bracket can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V727
Manufacturer Lucid USA, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 571
Summary
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. The front tow eye bracket may be inadequately attached to the subframe and can detach during towing.
Remedy
Lucid Service Centers will inspect the subframe and add rivets to the tow eye bracket as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid’s number for this recall is SR-22-02-0.
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.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Lucid USA, Inc. (“Lucid”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the condition?
Lucid has determined that on certain model year 2022 Lucid Air vehicles with subframes manufactured by a supplier, the tow eye attachment bracket at the vehicle subframe may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesive properties, which could result in the unexpected detachment of the tow eye during recovery operations. Such an unexpected detachment could occur without warning and risks causing property damage or injury.
What actions will Lucid take?
Lucid will permanently secure the vehicle’s tow eye attachment to the subframe at NO COST to the customer. The repair process will take approximately 2.3 hours to complete and will require the vehicle to be taken to a Lucid Service Center. Please note that depending on Lucid Service Center workload, the vehicle may need to be at a Lucid Service Center for more than one day. Please contact Lucid Customer Care to discuss alternate transportation.
What are your next steps?
Please contact a Lucid Service Center or Lucid Customer Care to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible. You can safely drive your vehicle to a Lucid Service Center to have this campaign performed. The inspection and safety recall remedy will be performed at NO COST to you.
The tow eye should not be used until the recall repair is completed on your vehicle by a Lucid Service Center.
Until then, if it is necessary to tow the vehicle or load it onto a flat bed or other tow truck, the recovery service should employ wheel dollies.
Lucid also advises that the tow eye be physically removed from the vehicle until the recall repair is completed to ensure that it is not used in the event recovery services are required. The tow eye is in the trunk of your vehicle, located on the underside of the right-hand floor panel.
After the recall repair is completed on your Lucid Air, you should only use the tow eye as directed in the Owner’s Manual.
If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
What if you have previously paid for repairs to your vehicle for this specific condition?
Lucid will reimburse owners for the cost of repairs previously made for this specific condition. Please contact Lucid Customer Care with questions about such reimbursement. Copies of the repair details, proof-of-payment, and ownership information may be emailed with a request for reimbursement directly to customercare@lucidmotors.com.
What if you no longer own the vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle or would like to update vehicle ownership or contact information, please contact Lucid Customer Care at customercare@lucidmotors.com or 1-888-99-LUCID (1-888-995-8243).
What if you still have questions?
Lucid Customer Care is available 24/7 to answer your questions.
Lucid Customer Care
1-888-99-LUCID
(1-888-995-8243)
CustomerCare@Lucidmotors.com
Customer Care Team
P.O. Box 4713
Trenton NJ 08650-9944
If you believe Lucid has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safecar.gov.
Chronology :
On or about July 15, 2022, Lucid learned that the tow eye bracket on a customer Lucid Air failed while being winched onto a flatbed truck using the tow eye. On Jul 22, Lucid received a report of a tow eye failure on a Lucid-owned vehicle.
On Aug 3, Lucid engineering notified the Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) of a potential concern with tow eye detachments. The PSWG reconvened on Aug 15 to review plans for investigating the tow eye design specifications and manufacturing data. As part of the investigation, Lucid determined that the tow eye brackets in the Jul 15 and Jul 22 incidents failed due to inadequate adhesive properties, and learned of three other failures caused by inadequate adhesion. A crack was discovered on a Lucid corrosion test vehicle on July 26, though the date of occurrence is unknown. Failures occurred on a customer vehicle on Aug 18, 2022, and on a Lucid test vehicle on Aug 24, 2022.
On Aug 31, Lucid lab tested subframe assembly tow eyes manufactured by the current manufacturer, Martinrea. These tests confirmed that subframe and tow eye brackets installed with the current manufacturing process exceed the design strength specification and have substantial margin. Given those results, Lucid analyzed the processes of the prior subframe manufacturer, Ethos.
By Sept 20, Lucid confirmed that all tow eye bracket adhesive failures occurred on subframes manufactured by Ethos, and Lucid concluded it did not have engineering confidence in the Ethos processes for these parts. Lucid established a clean point at the plant for vehicles with production dates beginning Apr 21, 2022, after which all subframes were manufactured by Martinrea.
On Sept 20, Lucid engineering briefed the PSWG on its findings and conclusions. On Sept 22, the PSWG and Product Safety Officer briefed Lucid’s Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC concluded the subframes manufactured by Ethos present an unreasonable risk to safety and decided to initiate a recall.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
LUCID | AIR | 2022 |
9 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V727-3422.PDF 215.917KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1 – 10/05/2022
RCLRPT-22V727-7242.PDF 215.975KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V727-2435.pdf 694.131KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V727-0506.pdf 73.772KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2 – 12/12/2022
RCLRPT-22V727-1922.PDF 216.015KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V727-2029.PDF 211.143KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V727-0472.PDF 211.244KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V727-9032.pdf 2472.707KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V727-8282.PDF 211.33KB
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L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> Technical Instructions Lucid Safety Recall SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket Page 1 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> I. PROCESS OVERVIEW YES YES ~ Perform Tow Eye Bracket Inspection and Repair No Action Necessary Nu—-~ Disposit ion Vehicle Page 2 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> II. DOCUMENTION DETAILS Warranty Claim Procedure To ensure that vehicle campaign repairs are claimed correctly, please reference the following when creating work orders for this campaign: Job Code Pay Type Defect Code Casual PN SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket Campaign Campaign P 11-SA0000-09 For all affected vehicles, click on the VIN recall record (under the Related section on the Asset). Insert the Work Order number in the Work Order field to automatically populate the required job code(s). Once the repair is finished, change the status on the VIN Recall to ‘Closed’. Please use the Labor Operation Code that best reflects the procedure performed on the vehicle. Labor Action Description FRT* Op Code 96.220201 Inspect SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket Inspect Subframe Numbers – 0.2 No Additional Action Required 96.220202 Inspect and SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket Inspect Subframe Numbers – 2.3 Repair Install Rivets 96.220203 Inspect and SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket Inspect Subframe Numbers – 8.2 Replace R&R Subframe *NOTE: Flat Rate Time (FRT) is subject to change. Parts Part Number Description Qty Per Vehicle P00-F740BZ-00 Rivet for Tow Bracket 2 P00-FA640P-00 Fir Tree 2 P00-F95DOP-00 Clip Fir Tree Cable Strap 1 Page 3 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> Special Tools Provided Part Number Description Picture T 1S-S66300-00 Tow Eye Drill Jig – T1S-E76000-00 FEM Cutting Template Panel ~ I ~ Supplied by Service 1/ 4″ Rivet Gun Milwaukee tr Supplied by Service 12″ Drill Bit Extension Supplied by Service 17 / 64″ Drill Bit / Service Tools Required Part Number Description Qty T0S-Z29700-00 Borescope 1 * 3/ 8″ Drill 1 * Dremel Tool 1 * 1″ Cutting Wheel for Dremel As Required * 120 Grit Sandpaper As Required * Disposable Gloves As Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Safety Gloves * Safety Glasses As Required Hearing Protection Other as aooropriate *NOTE: To be locally sourced. Page 4 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> Ill. FRONT SUBFRAME PART NUMBER AND SERIAL CODE INSPECTION Inspection Process Flow YES Loosen Front Fascia Undertray Identify Front Subframe Part Number & Serial Code Document Subframe Part Number & Serial Code YES t Inspect and Repair Tow Eye Bracket Page 5 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY No Action Necessary Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> Subframe Part Number and Serial Code Inspection Procedure 1. Confirm Recall VIN Eligibility Eligible Assets will have a Service Campaign Flag and a Work Hold Service Campaign: CP-00009 Title: SR-22-02-0 Tow Eye Bracket 2. Position Vehicle on a 2-Post Lift 3. Loosen Front Fascia Undertray a) Remove T40 screws (7x). b) Remove push rivets ( 6x). c) Remove fir trees (2x). NOTE: The Fir trees are one-time use and will require replacement upon reinstallation of the Front Fascia Undertray. 4. Locate the Front Subframe Part Number and Serial Code a) Carefully pull down on the Front Fascia Undertray. NOTE: Front Fascia Undertray removal is not required for the inspection procedure. b) Remove Wire Harness Fir Tree Cable Clip from the Front Subframe. NOTE: Wire Harness Fir Tree Cable Clip is a one-time use and will require replacement upon reinstallation of the Wire Harness. NOTE: Photo (b) shows the view of the subframe with the Front Fascia Undertray removed to provide the necessary detail. The inspection will be completed with the Front Fascia Undertray installed. Please be aware, there is at least one open Service Campaign for this vehicle! Refer to Service Manual a) b) Front Vehicle View Page 6 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> c) Use a borescope to locate and view the Front Subframe Part Number and Subframe Serial Code. d) Take a photo of the Front Subframe Part Number and Serial Code. NOTE: The Part Number and Serial Code are located behind the Wire Harness, as indicated in the picture. c) 5. Validate Subframe Part Number and Serial Code Recall remedy only applies to Part Number Revision (-09) AND Serial Code (first 5 digits less than 21288) noted in the process diagram and visual aids below. Page 7 of 16 Capture Subframe Part Number & Serial Code NO CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY NO t No Action Necessary Continue to Section IV for YES_,. Tow Eye Bracket Inspect and Repair Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> PART NUMBER REVISION OK PART NUMBER REVISION NOK PART NUMBER REVISION OK Port Number Revision: NOK Port Number Revision: Pll-SA000-10 / Pll-SA000-11 Pll-SA000-09 AND SERIAL CODE NOK SERIAL CODE OK SERIAL CODE PERFORM RECALL REMEDY First 5 Digits Greater or Equal to ~ 21288 :J:l::J:l::J:l::J:l::J:I: First 5 Digits Less than < 21288 :J:l::J:l::J:l::J:l::J:I: Ex. 22209 :J:l::J:l::J:l::J:l::J:I: Ex. 21096 :J:l::J:l::J:l::J:l::J:I: NOTE: Suspect Subframes must be Revision -09 AND the First 5 Digits of the Serial Code less than 21288. 6. Document Subframe Part Number & Serial Code Attach Front Subframe Part Number and Serial Code photo to Work Order. Page 8 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> IV. TOW EYE BRACKET INSPECT AND REPAIR Tow Eye Bracket Inspect and Repair Process Flow Remove: Front Fascia Active Air Shutters Left Subframe Stamping Inspect Tow Eye Bracket for Alignment and Damage/Cracks Capture Tow Eye Bracket Condition Tow Eye Bracket Out of Alignment with Front Subframe, and/or have Damage/Cracks? NO + Use Cutting Template to Mark the FEM, then Cut out the Marked Section + Use Drilling Jig to Drill Holes in Tow Eye Bracket + Install Rivets into Tow Eye Bracket t Capture and Document Repair t Reassemble Vehicle t Calibrate: LIDAR Surround View Camera Long Range Radar ♦ Disposition Vehicle Capture Tow Eye Bracket YES – Out of Alignment and /or Damage/Cracks Submit FTS Case for f–+ Potential Subframe Replacement Page 9 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> Tow Eye Bracket Repair Procedure 1. Remove Front Fascia Refer to “Front Fascia Assy R&I “. 2. Remove Active Grill Shutters Refer to “Active Grill Shutter Assy R&I”. 3. Remove Left Front Stamping Assembly a) Remove T 40 bolt from FEM Strut Lower Wishbone. b) Remove 10mm bolt from Left Front Subframe Stamping to Tow Eye Bracket. c) Remove 13mm bolt from Left Front Subframe Stamping Assembly to Subframe. 4. Inspect Tow Eye Bracket for Alignment a) Remove Tow Eye Bracket Gasket. b) Clean the area of the Tow Eye Bracket. Refer to Service Manual Refer to Service Manual c) Inspect the consistency of the gap between the rear wall face of the Tow Eye Bracket and the underside of the subframe. As shown in visual aid below, the two surfaces should be parallel with a consistent gap between both surfaces. NOTE: Gap between both surfaces should be consistent. Rear wall face of Tow Eye Brocket 0 End face of Front Subframe Gap between faces must be parallel to each other 5. Document Tow Eye Bracket Condition Subframe Not parallel with inconsistent gap between the Front Subframe and Tow Eye Brocket Gap between faces is not parallel to each other a) Photograph the bottom of the Tow Eye Bracket to view the alignment as inspected in Step #4, b) Attach photographs to Work Order. Page 10 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> 6. Inspect the Tow Eye Bracket for Damage and Cracks Inspect the entire surface of the Tow Eye Bracket for any signs of cracks or other damage. The locations highlighted below are critical to inspect. 1 – Inspect zone around the two upper rivet locations (Along the line of the rivets). 2 – Front face of cast ing close to lower left corner. 3 – Around the tow eye attachment thread (In particular at 12 O’clock). 4 – Tow eye casting rear outboard side zone. Excess purple adhesive shown is OK. 7. Document Tow Eye Bracket Condition a) Photograph critical points of the Tow Eye Bracket condition as inspected in Step #6. b) Attach photographs to Work Order. Inspect and Document Tow Eye Bracket Condition NO t Continue to Step 8 for Tow Eye Bracket Repair YES – Document Tow Eye Bracket Misalignment and/ or Damage/Cracks – Submit FTS Case for Further Instructions Front Subframe may Require Replacement Continue to Section V Page 11 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> 8. Cut Front End Module (FEM) NOTE: Removal of a FEM section is essential for access to the Tow Eye Brocket. a) Place the Cutting Template Panel over the FEM. PN: T1S-E76000-00 NOTE: Ensure the Cutting Template Panel is perfectly aligned and flush with the FEM geometry. b) b) Using a marker/wax pen, mark the FEM to be cut by tracing the inner edges of the Cutting Template Panel. c) Mark and drill holes on both upper c) edges of the cut-out area about 5mm from each edge with the supplied 17/64″ drill bit. NOTE: The rodiused edges of the holes will prevent stress crocks. d) Cut the marked area of FEM with a Dremel tool. CAUTION: The upper radius of the holes must remain after the cut. e) Remove and discard the FEM cut-out section. f) Smooth any rough edges of the cut-out area with 120 grit sandpaper. d) e) f) Page 12 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> 9. Install Drilling Fixture a) Place Drilling Jig over the Tow Eye Bracket ( as shown). b) Install and lightly tighten the bolt on the right side of the Tow Eye Bracket. 10.Drill Tow Eye Bracket Holes a) b) CAUTION: The side of the Tow Eye Bracket casting is not vertical. The holes must be drilled perpendicular to the face of the casting. CAUTION: Use caution while drilling, as the FEM may break. a) Drill the upper and lower holes using a 17 / 64″ Drill Bit and 12″ Extension. Page 13 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> NOTE: A 12″ Extension is required for proper drill angle and clearance. b) Remove Drilling Fixture. c) Clean the Subframe holes and outboard face of metal debris and contaminants. 11.lnstall Rivets a) Insert a rivet in each of the Tow Eye Bracket holes. b) Check for fit and alignment CAUTION: Use caution when bending the FEM as it may crack. c) Use the Lucid supplied rivet installation tool to set both rivets. d) Inspect rivets for flushness and proper a) installation. c) Page 14 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> c) d) 12.Document Repair Photograph the completed repair and attach photograph to Work Order. 13.Re-Assembly a) Install Tow Eye Bracket Gasket. b) Install 13mm bolt from Left Front Subframe Stamping Assembly to Subframe. (Torque – 25Nm) c) Install 10mm bolt (1x) from Left Front Subframe Stamping Assembly to Tow Eye Bracket. (Torque -15Nm) d) Install T 40 bolt from FEM Strut Lower Wishbone. (Torque -10Nm) e) Install Active Grill Shutters. f) Install Front Fascia. 14.Calibrate Cameras and Sensors a) Perform LIDAR Calibration. b) Perform Surround View Camera Calibration. c) Perform Long Range Radar Calibration. Page 15 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Refer to Sevice Manual Refer to Sevice Manual Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0 L._ L…..J C::::: I c:::::::> V.SUBFRAME REPLACEMENT Only perform subframe replacement if it has been approved by the FTS T earn 1.Replace Front Subframe Refer to “Front Subframe Assy R&R”. Refer to Sevice Manual Page 16 of 16 CLASS A – FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Document: 18009 Rev: 2 SR-22-02-0
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: << VIN >> Campaign – SR-22-02-0 NHTSA Recall Number – 22V727 Dear [Customer Full Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Lucid USA, Inc. (“Lucid”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the condition? Lucid has determined that on certain model year 2022 Lucid Air vehicles with subframes manufactured by a supplier, the tow eye attachment bracket at the vehicle subframe may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesive properties, which could result in the unexpected detachment of the tow eye during recovery operations. Such an unexpected detachment could occur without warning and risks causing property damage or injury. What actions will Lucid take? Lucid will permanently secure the vehicle’s tow eye attachment to the subframe at NO COST to the customer. The repair process will take approximately 2.3 hours to complete and will require the vehicle to be taken to a Lucid Service Center. Please note that depending on Lucid Service Center workload, the vehicle may need to be at a Lucid Service Center for more than one day. Please contact Lucid Customer Care to discuss alternate transportation. What are your next steps? Please contact a Lucid Service Center or Lucid Customer Care to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible. You can safely drive your vehicle to a Lucid Service Center to have this campaign performed. The inspection and safety recall remedy will be performed at NO COST to you. The tow eye should not be used until the recall repair is completed on your vehicle by a Lucid Service Center. Until then, if it is necessary to tow the vehicle or load it onto a flat bed or other tow truck, the recovery service should employ wheel dollies. LUCIDMOTORS.COM SR-22-02-0 Lucid also advises that the tow eye be physically removed from the vehicle until the recall repair is completed to ensure that it is not used in the event recovery services are required. The tow eye is in the trunk of your vehicle, located on the underside of the right-hand floor panel. After the recall repair is completed on your Lucid Air, you should only use the tow eye as directed in the Owner’s Manual. If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. What if you have previously paid for repairs to your vehicle for this specific condition? Lucid will reimburse owners for the cost of repairs previously made for this specific condition. Please contact Lucid Customer Care with questions about such reimbursement. Copies of the repair details, proof-of-payment, and ownership information may be emailed with a request for reimbursement directly to customercare@lucidmotors.com. What if you no longer own the vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle or would like to update vehicle ownership or contact information, please contact Lucid Customer Care at customercare@lucidmotors.com or 1-888-99-LUCID (1-888-995-8243). What if you still have questions? Lucid Customer Care is available 24/7 to answer your questions. Lucid Customer Care Customer Care Team 1-888-99-LUCID CustomerCare@Lucidmotors.com P.O. Box 4713 (1-888-995-8243) Trenton NJ 08650-9944 If you believe Lucid has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safecar.gov. We appreciate your patience and continued support. Sincerely, Lucid USA, Inc. LUCIDMOTORS.COM RETIRO DE SEGURIDAD URGENTE Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo: << VIN >> Campaña – SR-22-02-0 Número de Retiro de Seguridad NHTSA 22V727 Estimado cliente [Customer Full Name], Este aviso se le envía de conformidad con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tráfico y Vehículos Motorizados. Lucid USA, Inc. (“Lucid”) ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad en ciertos vehículos Lucid Air del año 2022. Nuestros registros muestran que usted es el propietario de un vehículo afectado por esta acción. ¿Cuál es la condición? Lucid ha determinado que en ciertos vehículos Lucid Air del año 2022 con subchasis fabricados por un proveedor, es posible que el soporte de fijación de la argolla de remolque en el subchasis del vehículo se haya fabricado con propiedades adhesivas inadecuadas, lo que podría provocar el desprendimiento inesperado de la argolla de remolque durante las operaciones de recuperación. Tal desprendimiento inesperado podría ocurrir sin previo aviso y corre el riesgo de causar daños a la propiedad o lesiones. ¿Qué medidas tomará Lucid? Lucid asegurará de forma permanente el acoplamiento de la argolla de remolque del vehículo al subchasis SIN COSTO para el cliente. El proceso de reparación tardará aproximadamente 2.3 horas en completarse y requerirá que el vehículo sea llevado a un Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center). Tenga en cuenta que, según la carga de trabajo del Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center), es posible que el vehículo deba estar en un Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center) durante más de un día. Comuníquese con el Centro de Atención al Cliente Lucid (Lucid Customer Care) para consultar sobre transporte alternativo. ¿Cuáles son sus siguientes pasos? Por favor comuníquese con su Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center) o El Centro de Atención al Cliente Lucid (Lucid Customer Care) para programar una cita para que el vehículo sea inspeccionado y reparado lo antes posible. Usted puede conducir su vehículo de manera segura a un Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center) para realizar esta campaña. La inspección y el remedio para el retiro de seguridad se realizará SIN CARGO para usted. La argolla de remolque no debe usarse hasta que un Centro de Servicio Lucid (Lucid Service Center) complete la reparación del retiro de seguridad de su vehículo. Hasta entonces, si es necesario remolcar el vehículo en una plataforma plana u otra grúa, el servicio de remolque debe emplear plataformas rodantes. LUCIDMOTORS.COM SR-22-02-0 Lucid también recomienda que la argolla de remolque se retire físicamente del vehículo hasta que se complete la reparación del retiro de seguridad, para garantizar que no se use en caso de que se requieran servicios de remolque. La argolla de remolque está en el portaequipaje de su vehículo, ubicada en la parte inferior del panel del piso derecho. Una vez que se complete la reparación del retiro de seguridad en su Lucid Air, solo debe usar la argolla de remolque como se indica en el Manual del propietario. Si usted arrienda el vehículo, la ley federal requiere que todo arrendador de vehículo que reciba esta notificación del retiro de seguridad debe enviar una copia del aviso al arrendatario en menos de diez días ¿Qué pasa si anteriormente pagó reparaciones a su vehículo por esta condición específica? Lucid reembolsará a los propietarios el costo de las reparaciones realizadas anteriormente para esta condición específica. Comuníquese con Atención al Cliente Lucid (Lucid Customer Care) si tiene preguntas sobre dicho reembolso. Las copias de los detalles de la reparación, el comprobante de pago y la información de propiedad pueden enviarse por correo electrónico con una solicitud de reembolso directamente a customercare@lucidmotors.com. ¿Qué sucede si ya no es el propietario del vehículo? Si ya no posee este vehículo o desea actualizar la propiedad del vehículo o la información de contacto, comuníquese con Atención al Cliente Lucid (Lucid Customer Care) en customercare@lucidmotors.com o 1-888-99-LUCID (1-888-995-8243). ¿Qué pasa si todavía tiene preguntas? El Centro de Atención al Cliente Lucid (Lucid Customer Care) está disponible 24 horas / 7 días a la semana para responder sus preguntas. Lucid Customer Care Customer Care Team 1-888-99-LUCID CustomerCare@Lucidmotors.com P.O. Box 4713 (1-888-995-8243) Trenton NJ 08650-9944 Si cree que Lucid ha fallado o no puede remediar el defecto sin cargo alguno o dentro de un período de tiempo razonable, puede presentar una queja a: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 Usted puede comunicarse con el número de llamada sin costo (Toll-free) de los vehículos al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visite http://www.safecar.gov. Agradecemos su paciencia y su continuo apoyo. Atentamente, Lucid USA, Inc. LUCIDMOTORS.COM
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Submission Date : OCT 05, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-727 Manufacturer Recall No. : SR-22-02-0 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Address : 7373 Gateway Blvd. Newark CA 94560 Company phone : 1-510-648-3553 Population : Number of potentially involved : 571 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Lucid Air (All grades) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ethos Automation, Inc. (“Ethos”) and Martinrea International, Inc. (“Martinrea”) manufactured subframes for Model Year (MY) 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. On vehicles with subframes manufactured by Ethos, the front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations without warning due to inadequate adhesive properties, creating a risk of property damage, crash or injury. The recall population consists of all Lucid vehicles that might have a front subframe that was manufactured by Ethos. Lucid established a clean point at its manufacturing plant for vehicles with production dates starting on April 21, 2022. Prior to April 21, subframes manufactured by both Ethos and Martinrea were being installed on Lucid vehicles. Subframes, including tow eye brackets, manufactured after the clean point were manufactured only by Martinrea, and Lucid has confirmed the Martinrea subframes have tow eye brackets attached with adequate adhesive properties. Lucid determined that 571 customer vehicles manufactured prior to the clean point are potentially affected. Lucid will inspect each of the 571 vehicles to verify the subframe origin and ensure that Ethos front subframe tow eye brackets are adequately secured by the addition of two rivets. Lucid estimates that 304 of the population of 571 MY 2022 Lucid Air vehicles delivered to U.S. customers have a front subframe manufactured by Ethos. Production Dates : OCT 22, 2021 – APR 20, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The front subframe tow eye bracket may have inadequate adhesive properties. FMVSS 1 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations resulting in release of the vehicle without warning, increasing the risk of property damage, crash, or injury. Description of the Cause : Some vehicle front subframe tow eye brackets were manufactured with inadequate adhesive properties for securing the bracket to the subframe. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The condition may occur without warning. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front Subframe Component Description : Front Subframe Tow Eye Bracket Component Part Number : P11-SA0000-09 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Ethos Automation Address : 10 Plant Farm Blvd. Unit 4 Branford Foreign States N3S 7W3 Country : Canada Chronology : On or about July 15, 2022, Lucid learned that the tow eye bracket on a customer Lucid Air failed while being winched onto a flatbed truck using the tow eye. On Jul 22, Lucid received a report of a tow eye failure on a Lucid-owned vehicle. On Aug 3, Lucid engineering notified the Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) of a potential concern with tow eye detachments. The PSWG reconvened on Aug 15 to review plans for investigating the tow eye design specifications and manufacturing data. As part of the investigation, Lucid determined that the tow eye brackets in the Jul 15 and Jul 22 incidents failed due to inadequate adhesive properties, and learned of three other failures caused by inadequate adhesion. A crack was discovered on a Lucid corrosion test vehicle on July 26, though the date of occurrence is unknown. Failures occurred on a customer vehicle on Aug 18, 2022, and on a Lucid test vehicle on Aug 24, 2022. On Aug 31, Lucid lab tested subframe assembly tow eyes manufactured by the current manufacturer, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Martinrea. These tests confirmed that subframe and tow eye brackets installed with the current manufacturing process exceed the design strength specification and have substantial margin. Given those results, Lucid analyzed the processes of the prior subframe manufacturer, Ethos. By Sept 20, Lucid confirmed that all tow eye bracket adhesive failures occurred on subframes manufactured by Ethos, and Lucid concluded it did not have engineering confidence in the Ethos processes for these parts. Lucid established a clean point at the plant for vehicles with production dates beginning Apr 21, 2022, after which all subframes were manufactured by Martinrea. On Sept 20, Lucid engineering briefed the PSWG on its findings and conclusions. On Sept 22, the PSWG and Product Safety Officer briefed Lucid’s Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC concluded the subframes manufactured by Ethos present an unreasonable risk to safety and decided to initiate a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners of subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions when to contact Lucid to schedule inspection and, if necessary , securing of the tow eye bracket through addition of two rivets, AT NO COST to the customer. The remedy is being examined and will be forthcoming AT NO COST to the customer. Lucid will reimburse owners for costs an owner reasonably incurred to obtain a remedy for this safety defect during the period starting from initial vehicle delivery through 10 days after Lucid’s mailing of the owner notification letter concerning this noncompliance. If an owner has such a claim for pre-notification reimbursement, they may contact Lucid Customer Care at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is to add two rivets to the subframe tow eye bracket manufactured by Ethos via a Lucid-designed jig to ensure adequate strength of the bracket connection to the subframe. Prior to the remedy, the recalled bracket lacks the rivets. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Lucid confirmed that all vehicle subframes manufactured on or after April 21, 2022, were manufactured by Martinrea. Our inspection and testing of Martinrea produced subframes indicate the design and manufacturing process demonstrate adequate strength and substantial margin. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by email with instructions not to use the tow eye for recovery operations and to remove the tow eye from the vehicle until they have the recall remedy completed. The instructions to owners will recommend alternative methods for recovery operations in lieu of use of the tow eye. When Lucid has distributed sufficient parts, jigs, and tools for proper rivet installation, Lucid will notify owners via email and U.S. mail that they may contact Lucid Customer Care or a Lucid Certified Service Center to schedule the recall Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 repair. There will be NO COST for this service. Lucid will send reminder emails reminders to all customers who have uncompleted recall campaigns on a quarterly basis. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 03, 2022 – OCT 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 14, 2022 – NOV 14, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Submission Date : SEP 29, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-727 Manufacturer Recall No. : SR-22-02-0 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Address : 7373 Gateway Blvd. Newark CA 94560 Company phone : 1-510-648-3553 Population : Number of potentially involved : 304 Estimated percentage with defect : 6 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Lucid Air (All grades) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ethos Automation, Inc. (“Ethos”) and Martinrea International, Inc. (“Martinrea”) manufactured subframes for Model Year (MY) 2022 Lucid Air vehicles. On vehicles with subframes manufactured by Ethos, the front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations without warning due to inadequate adhesive properties, creating a risk of property damage, crash or injury. The recall population consists of all Lucid vehicles that might have a front subframe that was manufactured by Ethos. Lucid established a clean point at its manufacturing plant for vehicles with production dates starting on April 21, 2022. Prior to April 21, subframes manufactured by both Ethos and Martinrea were being installed on Lucid vehicles. Subframes, including tow eye brackets, manufactured after the clean point were manufactured only by Martinrea, and Lucid has confirmed the Martinrea subframes have tow eye brackets attached with adequate adhesive properties. Lucid determined that 571 customer vehicles manufactured prior to the clean point are potentially affected. Lucid will inspect each of the 571 vehicles to verify the subframe origin and ensure that Ethos front subframe tow eye brackets are adequately secured by the addition of two rivets. Lucid estimates that 304 of the population of 571 MY 2022 Lucid Air vehicles delivered to U.S. customers have a front subframe manufactured by Ethos. Production Dates : OCT 22, 2021 – APR 20, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The front subframe tow eye bracket may have inadequate adhesive properties. FMVSS 1 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations resulting in release of the vehicle without warning, increasing the risk of property damage, crash, or injury. Description of the Cause : Some vehicle front subframe tow eye brackets were manufactured with inadequate adhesive properties for securing the bracket to the subframe. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The condition may occur without warning. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front Subframe Component Description : Front Subframe Tow Eye Bracket Component Part Number : P11-SA0000-09 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Ethos Automation Address : 10 Plant Farm Blvd. Unit 4 Branford Foreign States N3S 7W3 Country : Canada Chronology : On or about July 15, 2022, Lucid learned that the tow eye bracket on a customer Lucid Air failed while being winched onto a flatbed truck using the tow eye. On July 22, Lucid received a report of a tow eye failure on a Lucid-owned vehicle. On August 3, Lucid engineering notified the Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) of a potential concern with front subframe tow eye detachments. The PSWG reconvened on Aug 15 to review the investigation and test plans for evaluating the tow eye design specifications and manufacturing data. As part of the investigation, Lucid determined that the tow eye brackets failed in the July 15 and July 22 incidents because of inadequate adhesive properties. During its investigation, Lucid learned of three additional tow eye bracket failures caused by inadequate adhesion, one on a customer vehicle and two on Lucid-owned vehicles. On August 31, Lucid lab tested subframe assembly tow eyes manufactured by the current manufacturer, Martinrea. These tests confirmed that subframe and tow eye brackets installed with the current manufacturing Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 process exceed the design strength specification and have substantial margin. Given those results, Lucid analyzed the processes of the prior subframe manufacturer, Ethos. By Sept 20, Lucid confirmed that all tow eye bracket adhesive failures occurred on subframes manufactured by Ethos, and Lucid concluded it did not have engineering confidence in the Ethos processes for these parts. Lucid established a clean point at the plant for vehicles with production dates beginning April 21, 2022, after which all subframes were manufactured by Martinrea. On Sept 20, Lucid engineering staff briefed the PSWG on its findings and conclusions. On Sept 22, the PSWG and Product Safety Officer briefed Lucid’s Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC concluded the subframes manufactured by Ethos present an unreasonable risk to safety and decided to initiate a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners of subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions when to contact Lucid to schedule inspection and, if necessary , securing of the tow eye bracket through addition of two rivets, AT NO COST to the customer. The remedy is being examined and will be forthcoming AT NO COST to the customer. Lucid will reimburse owners for costs an owner reasonably incurred to obtain a remedy for this safety defect during the period starting from initial vehicle delivery through 10 days after Lucid’s mailing of the owner notification letter concerning this noncompliance. If an owner has such a claim for pre-notification reimbursement, they may contact Lucid Customer Care at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is to add two rivets to the subframe tow eye bracket manufactured by Ethos via a Lucid-designed jig to ensure adequate strength of the bracket connection to the subframe. Prior to the remedy, the recalled bracket lacks the rivets. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Lucid confirmed that all vehicle subframes manufactured on or after April 21, 2022, were manufactured by Martinrea. Our inspection and testing of Martinrea produced subframes indicate the design and manufacturing process demonstrate adequate strength and substantial margin. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by email with instructions not to use the tow eye for recovery operations and to remove the tow eye from the vehicle until they have the recall remedy completed. The instructions to owners will recommend alternative methods for recovery operations in lieu of use of the tow eye. When Lucid has distributed sufficient parts, jigs, and tools for proper rivet installation, Lucid will notify owners via email and U.S. mail that they may contact Lucid Customer Care or a Lucid Certified Service Center to schedule the recall repair. There will be NO COST for this service. Lucid will send reminder Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 emails reminders to all customers who have uncompleted recall campaigns on a quarterly basis. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 03, 2022 – OCT 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 14, 2022 – NOV 14, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Submission Date : DEC 12, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-727 Manufacturer Recall No. : SR-22-02-0 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lucid USA, Inc. Address : 7373 Gateway Blvd. Newark CA 94560 Company phone : 1-510-648-3553 Population : Number of potentially involved : 571 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Lucid Air (All grades) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Martinrea International, Inc. (“Martinrea”) initially manufactured subframes for Model Year (MY) 2022 Lucid Air vehicles at Ethos Automation, Inc. (“Ethos”) in Canada, and later moved subframe manufacturing to a Martinrea facility in Hermosillo, Mexico. On vehicles with subframes manufactured at Ethos’s facility, the front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations without warning, due to inadequate adhesive properties, creating a risk of property damage, crash or injury. The recall population consists of all Lucid vehicles that might have a front subframe that was manufactured by Martinrea at the Ethos facility. Lucid established a clean point at its manufacturing plant for vehicles with production dates starting on April 21, 2022. Prior to April 21, subframes manufactured by Martinrea at both Ethos’s facility and Martinrea’s facility were being installed on Lucid vehicles. Subframes, including tow eye brackets, manufactured after the clean point were manufactured by Martinrea only in its Hermosillo facility. Lucid has confirmed with Martinrea that subframes from Martinrea’s Hermosillo facility have tow eye brackets attached with adequate adhesive properties. Lucid determined that 571 customer vehicles manufactured prior to the clean point are potentially affected. Lucid will inspect each of the 571 vehicles to verify the subframe origin and ensure that Martinrea front subframe tow eye brackets manufactured at Ethos’s facility are adequately secured by the addition of two rivets. Lucid estimates that 304 of the 571 MY 2022 Lucid Air vehicles delivered to U.S. customers have a front subframe tow eye bracket manufactured by Martinrea at Ethos facility. Production Dates : OCT 22, 2021 – APR 20, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The front subframe tow eye bracket may have inadequate adhesive properties. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The front subframe tow eye bracket may detach during vehicle recovery operations resulting in release of the vehicle without warning, increasing the risk of property damage, crash, or injury. Description of the Cause : Some vehicle front subframe tow eye brackets were manufactured with inadequate adhesive properties for securing the bracket to the subframe. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The condition may occur without warning. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front Subframe Component Description : Front Subframe Tow Eye Bracket Component Part Number : P11-SA0000-09 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Martinrea International, Inc, US Address : 2100N Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : On or about July 15, 2022, Lucid learned that customer’s Lucid Air failed while being winched onto a flatbed truck using the tow eye. On Jul 22, Lucid received a report of a tow eye failure on a Lucid-owned vehicle. On Aug 3, Lucid engineering notified the Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) of a potential concern with tow eye detachments. The PSWG met on Aug 15 to review plans for investigating the tow eye manufacturing data. As part of the investigation, Lucid determined that the tow eye brackets in the Jul 15 and Jul 22 incidents failed due to inadequate adhesive properties and learned of three other failures caused by inadequate adhesion. A crack was discovered on a Lucid corrosion test vehicle on July 26, though the date of occurrence is unknown. Failures occurred on a customer vehicle on Aug 18, and on a Lucid test vehicle on Aug 24. On Aug 31, Lucid labtested subframe assembly tow eyes manufactured by the current manufacturer, Martinrea, in its Hermosillo Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 facility. These tests confirmed that subframe and tow eye brackets installed with the current manufacturing process exceed the design strength specification and have substantial margin. Given those results, Lucid analyzed the processes for prior subframes manufactured by Martinrea at Ethos’s facility. By Sept 20, Lucid confirmed that all tow eye bracket adhesive failures occurred on subframes manufactured at Ethos’s facility, and Lucid concluded it did not have engineering confidence in the adhesive preparation processes for these parts. Lucid established a clean point for vehicles with production dates beginning Apr 21, after which all subframes were manufactured by Martinrea in Hermosillo. On Sept 20, Lucid engineering briefed the PSWG on its findings and conclusions. On Sept 22, the PSWG and Product Safety Officer briefed Lucid’s Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC concluded the subframes manufactured at Ethos presented an unreasonable risk to safety and initiated a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners of subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions when to contact Lucid to schedule inspection and, if necessary , securing of the tow eye bracket through addition of two rivets, AT NO COST to the customer. The remedy is being examined and will be forthcoming AT NO COST to the customer. Lucid will reimburse owners for costs an owner reasonably incurred to obtain a remedy for this safety defect during the period starting from initial vehicle delivery through 10 days after Lucid’s mailing of the owner notification letter concerning this noncompliance. If an owner has such a claim for pre-notification reimbursement, they may contact Lucid Customer Care at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is to add two rivets to the subframe tow eye brackets manufactured by Martinrea at Ethos’s facility via a Lucid-designed jig to ensure adequate strength of the bracket connection to the subframe. Prior to the remedy, the recalled bracket lacks the rivets. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Lucid confirmed that all vehicle subframes manufactured on or after April 21, 2022, were manufactured by Martinrea. Our inspection and testing of Martinrea produced subframes indicate the design and manufacturing process demonstrate adequate strength and substantial margin. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by email with instructions not to use the tow eye for recovery operations and to remove the tow eye from the vehicle until they have the recall remedy completed. The instructions to owners will recommend alternative methods for recovery operations in lieu of use of the tow eye. When Lucid has distributed sufficient parts, jigs, and tools for proper rivet installation, Lucid will notify owners via email and U.S. mail that they may contact Lucid Customer Care or a Lucid Certified Service Center to schedule the recall repair. There will be NO COST for this service. Lucid will send reminder Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-727 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 emails reminders to all customers who have uncompleted recall campaigns on a quarterly basis. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 03, 2022 – OCT 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 14, 2022 – NOV 14, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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