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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V451000·Announced 2023-06-27

Lion Electric Recalls 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 Vehicles for Electrical Defect

Lion Electric is recalling 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles because loose hardware may cause a short circuit, leading to loss of power and increased crash risk.

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 in the electrical system that can cause loss of steering, drive power, and braking, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals. This contact can cause a short circuit.

A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, resulting in a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reduced braking power. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners should contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to schedule a repair. Lion technicians will replace the hardware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 21, 2023. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LION LION6, LION8
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
170

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)

  • LION6
  • LION8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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