R-0002 – Electric Park Brake May Fail and Cause Rollaway – 2023 Lordstown Endurance

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-144 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lordstown EV Corp Submission Date : MAR 03, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-144 Manufacturer Recall No. : R-0002 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lordstown EV Corp Address : 38555 Hills Tech Dr Farmington Hills MI 48331 Company phone : 248-522-9100 Population : Number of potentially involved : 5 Estimated percentage with defect : 2 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Lordstown Endurance Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : Full-size electric pick-up truck. The recall includes vehicles built using parts from batches that may include electric park brake calipers with affected thrust washers. Production Dates : NOV 07, 2022 – DEC 07, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The electric park brake calipers “EPB” may have been built with washers that had not been properly heat treated by the supplier. As a result, these washers could wear excessively over time, eventually leading the EPB to lose effectiveness and clamping force at grade. Applicable Part Nos.: LEVC Part No. AEED-005-BA and AEEE-006-BA FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The clamping force of the EPB may degrade over time, which could allow the vehicle to roll after being parked, especially if on a high grade, which could increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There are no prior warnings that could occur. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-144 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Component Description : Rear Electric Park Brake Assembly Component Part Number : AEED-005-BA and AEEE-006-BA Component Name 2 : Rear Brake Caliper Thrust Washer Component Description : Thrust Washer Component Part Number : Akebono Part No. 51-B5102-67320-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Akebono Brake Corporation Address : 34385 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Farmington Hills Michigan 48331 Country : United States Chronology : On February 20, 2023, Lordstown EV Corporation (“Lordstown”) was notified by its supplier (Akebono) that certain rear electric park brake calipers (“EPBs”) delivered to Lordstown between November 4, 2022 and February 8, 2023 potentially contain affected thrust washers. Akebono advised Lordstown that its supplier of rear caliper thrust washers (JTEKT) notified Akebono of a potential hardness issue involving these washers in early February 2023 and the sub-supplier conducted an investigation from February 16 – 20 wherein it concluded that a small percentage of washers had not undergone proper heat treatment. Lordstown performed its analysis of reports and data provided by Akebono and considered the data provided, including the testing results. On March 1, 2023, Lordstown decided to conduct a recall to address this issue. Lordstown has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-144 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Lordstown will replace the EPBs in affected vehicles at no cost to owners. This part is covered under the vehicle warranty program, and reimbursement for a pre-notification remedy under 29 C.F.R. 573.13 and Part 577.11 is not necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Akebono has determined that the affected EPBs are uniquely marked and are traceable and has provided Lordstown with the shipment IDs of the EPBs with potentially affected washers. Remedy components are marked with a unique marking (green square). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Only corrected EPBs that use washers that have been appropriately heat treated will be used in future production. All vehicles at the factory with affected EPBs will be retrofitted with corrected EPBs. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 03, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 03, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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Lordstown EV Corporation 2300 Hallock Young Rd., Suite 200, Warren, OH 44481 XXXXX, 2023 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: XXXXXXXX Dear XXXXX: This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Lordstown EV Corporation (“Lordstown”, “we”, or “us”) has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2023 Lordstown Endurance vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles. We apologize for this situation and look forward to working diligently to correct this issue. What is the issue? On your vehicle, an electric park brake (“EPB”) may lose clamping force over time due to a defective washer. What is the risk? If clamping force is lost, then the EPB could fail to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked on a high grade. This could result in an increased risk of a crash. What will Lordstown do? Lordstown will replace each of the rear brake caliper assemblies on your vehicle at no charge to you. The repair is expected to take about 7.5 hours to complete. What are your next steps? If Lordstown has not already performed this repair, please contact Lordstown at 1-855-RIDE-LMC (1-855-743-3562) or customerservice@lordstownmotors.com to schedule an appointment for Lordstown to perform this repair. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own your vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner and also let us know that you no longer own the vehicle. Do you have additional questions or concerns? Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 1-855-RIDE-LMC (1-855-743-3562) or customerservice@lordstownmotors.com to discuss any questions or concerns you have. For additional information, please visit NHTSA.gov/recalls. If you are having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. XXXXX, 2023 Page 2 Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee, if any, within 10 days. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely interested in your experience with your Lordstown Endurance and your safety. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Lordstown EV Corporation 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

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