NHTSA Campaign 23V451000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by Lion Electric Company · Reported Jun 27, 2023 · 170 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007a.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION | LION6 | 2021 | 170 |
| LION | LION6 | 2022 | 170 |
| LION | LION6 | 2023 | 170 |
| LION | LION6 | 2024 | 170 |
| LION | LION6 | 2025 | 170 |
| LION | LION8 | 2021 | 170 |
| LION | LION8 | 2022 | 170 |
| LION | LION8 | 2023 | 170 |
| LION | LION8 | 2024 | 170 |
| LION | LION8 | 2025 | 170 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V451000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.