Model year record

2022 LION LION8

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V451000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
170
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-27
Owners notified
2023-08-21

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 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V037000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
32
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-30
Owners notified
2023-02-07

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The miter gear box in the steering system may be incompatible with other steering system components, which can result in a complete loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric Company technicians will replace the miter gear box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.