Lucid recalls Air sedans for potential motor shutdown
electric motors aren't available. The spring we mentioned above holds the contactor open . When the car is turned on, the computer activates an electromagnet that pulls the switch closed . In some cases, Lucid says the spring force may overcome the force of the magnet, letting the contactor stick in the open position without warning.
"If a contactor opens unexpectedly while driving, the vehicle’s electric motors will no longer be supplied power. This may lead to a loss of propulsion without pre-warning and may increase the risk of a crash," Lucid's defect report said."The driver would not receive a warning prior to an unexpected contactor opening as a result of this condition. When an unexpected contactor opening occurs, the driver receives notifications of a system fault and that driving power is reduced.
Some owners have already been notified of the issue; those whose vehicles were identified later in the process will be notified starting in April.
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