Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V952000

Suspension: multiple axle

Lion Electric Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-12-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V952000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-23
Owners notified
2023-01-16

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The rear axle adjusting ring fasteners were not tightened properly on the passenger-side, which can cause premature wear on the suspension and differential components.

Safety risk

The suspension can separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 16, 2023. Owners may contact Lion's customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
LION LION62022 2021 2020
LION LION82022 2021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.