RECALL
Problem:
Electrical Short May Cause High Voltage Shutdown
Maker:
Lion Electric
Category:
Type:
Vehicle
Cars:
170
Campaign:
R2023-007a
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.
Consequences:
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.
Actions:
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.
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