Recall 23V451000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2021-2025 LION LION6
RECALL This recall affects up to 170 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V451000 |
| Manufacturer | Lion Electric Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 170 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for LION
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V460000 | 2023 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR | 100 | |
| 24V377000 | 2024 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 43 | |
| 23V710000 | 2025 LION LIONC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 7 | |
| 23V448000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 133 | |
| 23V452000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | |
| 23V036000 | 2020 LION LIONC | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 14 | |
| 23V037000 | 2021 LION LION6 | STEERING | 32 | |
| 22V952000 | 2022 LION LION8 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 13 | |
| 22V530000 | 2022 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 39 | |
| 21V968000 | 2019 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 168 |