2021–2023 Lonestar SV Electric S22 Recall: Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may disable the Battery Management System (BMS)…
NHTSA campaign 23V768000 · Electrical System · filed Nov 14, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Lonestar Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2021-2023 SV Hybrid Electric S22 terminal tractors. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may disable the Battery Management System (BMS) isolation measurement feature, preventing the detection of a high voltage battery pack malfunction.
The risk
An operator may be unaware of a high voltage battery pack malfunction, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Lonestar Specialty Vehicles has released an over-the-air (OTA) VCU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Lonestar customer service at 1-903-306-0801.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lonestar | SV Electric S22 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V768000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.