Workhorse Group Recalls C-1000 Electric Van, Suspends Deliveries

Workhorse Group Recalls C-1000 Vehicles, Halts Deliveries

Electric vehicle manufacturer Workhorse Group is initiating a recall of 41 of its C-1000 cargo delivery vans. Simultaneously, the company is pausing all remaining deliveries of this particular model.

This action follows a notification to regulators indicating a necessity for “additional testing” to ensure full compliance with Federal safety standards.

Compliance with Federal Regulations

Vehicle certification under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards is mandatory for all automotive manufacturers. These standards, established by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA), define minimum safety performance criteria.

Workhorse anticipates the completion of this supplementary testing during the fourth quarter of the year, as communicated to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Recall Details and Customer Reports

A formal safety recall report has been submitted to NHTSA. Importantly, Workhorse reports that, to date, no customer complaints regarding safety concerns related to the C-1000 have been received.

Recent Challenges for Workhorse

Workhorse Group has recently been prominent in the news cycle. This stems largely from a legal dispute filed against the U.S. Postal Service concerning the awarding of a substantial contract for electric delivery vehicles.

The contract was ultimately granted to Oshkosh Defense, a defense contractor. However, Workhorse voluntarily withdrew its challenge to the USPS decision last week.

SEC Investigation and Leadership Change

The loss of the USPS contract is not the sole challenge facing the company. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated an investigation into Workhorse in early September.

The specific focus of the SEC investigation remains undisclosed. Furthermore, a change in leadership occurred in July, with Richard Dauch appointed as CEO, replacing Duane Hughes.