Nikola's Electric Truck Fire Incidents Persist — Second Blaze In Just A Week, Fourth This Year
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
Nikola Corp (NASDAQ:NKLA) has experienced its second truck fire incident this week and the fourth this year. The latest fire occurred during a battery fire investigation and testing. Last month, Nikola recalled all its battery-powered electric trucks after a series of fires were traced to a coolant leak within the battery packs. The company is working with customers and dealers to get their trucks to its Arizona manufacturing facility for repairs.
September 09, 2023 | 3:39 am
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Nikola Corp's recurring fire incidents could negatively impact investor confidence and the company's reputation, potentially leading to a decrease in stock price.
The recurring fire incidents, despite the recall and repair efforts, could raise concerns about the safety and reliability of Nikola's products. This could lead to a loss of customer trust, potential legal issues, and increased costs for the company, all of which could negatively impact the stock price.
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