LION LION8 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V451000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LION | LION8 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R2023-007a
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 170
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
