Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor (SEA Drive)
Vehicle equipment recall 23E-039. NHTSA received SEA Electric LLC’s report on May 19, 2023.
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The short answer
NHTSA received SEA Electric LLC’s report on May 19, 2023. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A loose traction motor can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
SEA Electric LLC (SEA Electric) is recalling certain SEA Drive SD120A battery electric drivetrain conversion kits for Hino model 195 vehicles.
Vibration may cause the traction motor mount to crack, destabilizing the traction motor.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the traction motor mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact SEA-Electric customer service at 1-833-732-3532.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 84 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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Part no.
CC8D-2101
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- SEA Drive Motor MountNHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by SEA Electric LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.