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NHTSA Recall 23V451000: Electrical system

Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lion LION6.

170
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (August 21)
NHTSA campaign23V451000
Manufacturer campaignR2023-007a
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 27, 2023
Owner notificationAugust 21, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 risk

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V451000

Make and modelModel years
Lion LION62021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Lion LION82021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.