Lion Lion6, Lion8 recall (23V451000)

Lion · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V451000
Report Received: 2023-06-27
Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
Make: Lion
Model(s): LION6, LION8
Model Year(s): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potentially Affected Units: 170

Defect Description

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.

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