The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V952000·Announced 2022-12-23

Lion Electric Recalls 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 Vehicles for Suspension Defect

Lion Electric is recalling 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles because improperly tightened rear axle fasteners can cause suspension separation and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension separation) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where the rear axle adjusting ring fasteners on the passenger side were not tightened properly. This defect can lead to premature wear on suspension and differential components.

The primary safety risk is that the suspension can separate from the vehicle frame. This failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and models.

Lion will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 16, 2023. Owners can contact Lion's customer service at 1-855-546-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
LION LION8, LION6
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
13

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LION8
  • LION6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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