Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V451000 Reported June 27, 2023

Electrical short may cause high voltage shutdown

Lion Electric Company · N/A · 170 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V451000
Manufacturer Campaign
R2023-007a
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
170
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 27, 2023
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference recall ID 23V451000 or campaign R2023-007a.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V451000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V451000?

NHTSA recall 23V451000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on June 27, 2023. It addresses: Electrical short may cause high voltage shutdown. The recall affects approximately 170 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V451000 or the manufacturer campaign number R2023-007a. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.