Lucid Motors recalls Lucid Air sedan for a defect that could cause a loss of power

Image: Tim Stevens for The VergeLucid Motors issued a recall for 637 of its luxury Air sedans over a faulty switch in its electrical motor that could lead to a loss in power.
The issue is with electrically activated switches called contactors that “close at vehicle startup to transfer energy to and from the drive units, and open at vehicle shut down.” In a “small population” of contactors, the spring force may overcome the magnetic holding force, which could result in the switch unexpectedly opening, cutting off power to the electric motors. The connectors for 2022 and 2023 Lucid Air sedans are supplied by Sensata Technologies.
In a “small population” of contactors, the spring force may overcome the magnetic holding force, which could result in the switch…

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