recall information
Recall number
REC-006569
Campaign number
REC-2026-002
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Ford
Model
F-150 Lightning
Year range
2022 - 2025
Affected units
146
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Vehicles that are fitted with a Combined Charging System (CCS2) charge port may experience increased electrical resistance during high-power Direct Current (DC) fast charging causing the internal charging pins to overheat.
Note: Please avoid charging the vehicle using DC fast chargers. Use AC (Alternating Current) charging instead.
Note: Please avoid charging the vehicle using DC fast chargers. Use AC (Alternating Current) charging instead.
What are the hazards?
If a person makes direct contact with the overheated charge port pins immediately after a charging session, there is a risk of burns or serious injury.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact Performax International PTY LTD to schedule an appointment to have their vehicle inspected and rectification carried out.
Performax did not design or modify these vehicles or supply them to the Australian market. In the interests of public safety Performax has offered their services to rectify vehicles affected by this recall. A cost may be incurred for these repairs.
Performax did not design or modify these vehicles or supply them to the Australian market. In the interests of public safety Performax has offered their services to rectify vehicles affected by this recall. A cost may be incurred for these repairs.
Supplier details
AUSEV PTY LTD (company in receivership)
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Performax International PTY LTD
Contact email
warranty@performax.com.au
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
