Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022:
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain 2020-2021 dry van and reefer trailers to fix a retaining clip in the brake pad retaining assembly that may be loose or could detach, loosening the brake pad. The company believes 39 units are affected.
A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will repair the spring bracket assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on Dec. 8, 2022.
Nikola Corporation last week received a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order – a requirement for Nikola's Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be eligible for CARB's Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program.
Following receipt of the Executive Order, Nikola submitted an application for eligibility of the Nikola Tre FCEV as an authorized vehicle under the HVIP program for a base incentive amount valued at $240,000 per FCEV truck.