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.
Lion Electric Company – Electrical Short May Cause High Voltage Shutdown
| Report Received Date | 06/27/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V451000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007a. |
| Recall Code | R2023-007a |
| Potentially Affected | 170 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V451000) |
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