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December 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V952000
Adjusting Ring Fasteners Not Tightened Properly
The suspension can separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V952
Manufacturer Lion Electric Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 13
Summary
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.
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.
Chronology :
Quality inspectors issued an alert regarding 2 trucks on the production line with the quick fit nut not being tightened enough.
The existence of a safety defect was confirmed the 25th of November 2022, following a detailed investigation by the quality and engineering department. Preventive measure was introduced in production the 3rd of November although investigation and confirmation of the safety defect was not completed.
Service department checked the 8 Lion6’s that were in inventory and 4 of them needed the nut on the passenger side tightened.
To this day (2023-01-12), there is no warranty claim raised by the customers related to this issue.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
LION | LION6 | 2020-2022 |
LION | LION8 | 2020-2022 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V952-2490.pdf 646.267KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V952-2378.PDF 213.392KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/16/23
RCLRPT-22V952-3194.PDF 213.736KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/16/23
RCLRPT-22V952-2131.PDF 213.73KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/12/23
RCLRPT-22V952-1140.PDF 213.597KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V952-3711.pdf 115.37KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/17/23
RCLRPT-22V952-9244.PDF 213.736KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V952-3039.PDF 211.125KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V952-0251.PDF 211.228KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3
RCLQRT-22V952-0166.PDF 211.447KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Submission Date : DEC 23, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-952 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Address : 921, chemin de la Riviere-du-Nord Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada 00 J7Y 5G2 Company phone : 1-855-546-6706 Population : Number of potentially involved : 13 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Lion Lion6, Lion8 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : We have determined the number of impacted vehicles with our database, and these are all Lion6 and Lion 8 vehicles produced and sold in the United States. We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – NOV 03, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : During the assembly of the axle, we found that the fasteners that hold the adjusting rings were not consistently tightened to the required torque on the passenger side, which could lead to the introduction of play into the assembly. These missed adjustment steps could cause premature wear of the suspension and differential components. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this situation, the right-side suspension could fail and separate from the truck frame, resulting in a loss of control of the rear of the vehicle. The probability of the identified failure is rated as “unlikely”. However, the impacts of such a failure could represent a human safety issue and would likely cause an accident. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Quality inspectors issued an alert regarding 2 trucks on the production line with the quick fit nut not being tightened enough. Service department checked the 8 Lion6’s that were in inventory and 4 of them needed the nut on the passenger side tightened. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All costs will be paid by the Lion Electric Company, we will send teams to do the repairs at the customers site. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We don’t have any dealer to notify. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 16, 2023 – JAN 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL January 16th, 2023 «Corporate_name» «Address» «City» «ProvState» «Zip_Code» «Country» Important Safety Recall 22V952 This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle safety Act. Lion Electric Company has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. Description of the defect We found during axle assembly that the fasteners that hold the suspension alignment rings were not consistently assembled to the required torque on the passenger side, which could lead to the introduction of play in the assembly. These missed adjustment steps could cause premature wear of the suspension and differential components. The suspension could separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective measures and precautions A team of technicians will be dispatched by Lion Electric to properly tighten the bolts on the adjustment rings. Hardware will be replaced as needed. If an anomaly is detected, you must contact The Lion Electric immediately at this toll-free number: 1 855 546-6706 ext.: 229 and not use the identified vehicle. Following your report of the defect to Lion Electric, they will contact you shortly to determine the date to perform the service. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Contact For any question, do not hesitate to contact the service department at the 1 855 546-6706 ext.: 229. If you have already paid to have your vehicle repaired for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair or replacement, as applicable. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact Customer Support above. We estimate the time to perform the labour required to correct the defect to be approximately 1 hour. If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact Lion to provide the new owner’s information. Lion will then contact the new owner. If you are the lessor of this vehicle, please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days to comply with federal regulations. After contacting the Lion Electric Company’s customer support number, if you still are not able to have the safety defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov, if you believe that Lion Electric has failed or is unable to remedy the defect or noncompliance without charge. Our priority is to always provide you with a product of the highest quality and security levels. We apologize for the inconvenience and would like to thank you for your trust and valuable cooperation. Guy Lecompte Senior Product Compliance Manager
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Submission Date : JAN 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-952 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Address : 921, chemin de la Riviere-du-Nord Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada 00 J7Y 5G2 Company phone : 1-855-546-6706 Population : Number of potentially involved : 13 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Lion Lion6, Lion8 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : We have determined the number of impacted vehicles with our database, and these are all Lion6 and Lion 8 vehicles produced and sold in the United States. We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – NOV 03, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : During the assembly of the axle, we found that the fasteners that hold the adjusting rings were not consistently tightened to the required torque on the passenger side, which could lead to the introduction of play into the assembly. These missed adjustment steps could cause premature wear of the suspension and differential components. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this situation, the right-side suspension could fail and separate from the truck frame, resulting in a loss of control of the rear of the vehicle. The probability of the identified failure is rated as “unlikely”. However, the impacts of such a failure could represent a human safety issue and would likely cause an accident. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Suspension Component Description : Axle ajustment ring hardware Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Quality inspectors issued an alert regarding 2 trucks on the production line with the quick fit nut not being tightened enough. The existence of a safety defect was confirmed the 25th of November 2022, following a detailed investigation by the quality and engineering department. Preventive measure was introduced in production the 3rd of November although investigation and confirmation of the safety defect was not completed. Service department checked the 8 Lion6’s that were in inventory and 4 of them needed the nut on the passenger side tightened. To this day (2023-01-12), there is no warranty claim raised by the customers related to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All costs will be paid by the Lion Electric Company, we will send teams to do the repairs at the customers site. Apply the recommended torque and replace hardware if necessary. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled component will stay the same, Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We don’t have any dealer to notify. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Submission Date : JAN 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-952 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Address : 921, chemin de la Riviere-du-Nord Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada 00 J7Y 5G2 Company phone : 1-855-546-6706 Population : Number of potentially involved : 13 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Lion Lion6, Lion8 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : We have determined the number of impacted vehicles with our database, and these are all Lion6 and Lion 8 vehicles produced and sold in the United States. We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – NOV 03, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : During the assembly of the axle, we found that the fasteners that hold the adjusting rings were not consistently tightened to the required torque on the passenger side, which could lead to the introduction of play into the assembly. These missed adjustment steps could cause premature wear of the suspension and differential components. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this situation, the right-side suspension could fail and separate from the truck frame, resulting in a loss of control of the rear of the vehicle. The probability of the identified failure is rated as “unlikely”. However, the impacts of such a failure could represent a human safety issue and would likely cause an accident. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Suspension Component Description : Axle ajustment ring hardware Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Quality inspectors issued an alert regarding 2 trucks on the production line with the quick fit nut not being tightened enough. The existence of a safety defect was confirmed the 25th of November 2022, following a detailed investigation by the quality and engineering department. Preventive measure was introduced in production the 3rd of November although investigation and confirmation of the safety defect was not completed. Service department checked the 8 Lion6’s that were in inventory and 4 of them needed the nut on the passenger side tightened. To this day (2023-01-12), there is no warranty claim raised by the customers related to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All costs will be paid by the Lion Electric Company, we will send teams to do the repairs at the customers site. Apply the recommended torque and replace hardware if necessary. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled component will stay the same, Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We don’t have any dealer to notify. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Submission Date : JAN 12, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-952 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lion Electric Company Address : 921, chemin de la Riviere-du-Nord Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada 00 J7Y 5G2 Company phone : 1-855-546-6706 Population : Number of potentially involved : 13 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Lion Lion6, Lion8 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : We have determined the number of impacted vehicles with our database, and these are all Lion6 and Lion 8 vehicles produced and sold in the United States. We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – NOV 03, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : During the assembly of the axle, we found that the fasteners that hold the adjusting rings were not consistently tightened to the required torque on the passenger side, which could lead to the introduction of play into the assembly. These missed adjustment steps could cause premature wear of the suspension and differential components. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this situation, the right-side suspension could fail and separate from the truck frame, resulting in a loss of control of the rear of the vehicle. The probability of the identified failure is rated as “unlikely”. However, the impacts of such a failure could represent a human safety issue and would likely cause an accident. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Suspension Component Description : Axle ajustment ring hardware Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Quality inspectors issued an alert regarding 2 trucks on the production line with the quick fit nut not being tightened enough. Service department checked the 8 Lion6’s that were in inventory and 4 of them needed the nut on the passenger side tightened. To this day (2023-01-12), there is no warranty claim raised by the customers related to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All costs will be paid by the Lion Electric Company, we will send teams to do the repairs at the customers site. Apply the recommended torque and replace hardware if necessary. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-952 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled component will stay the same, Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have corrected the defect on the production line, since November 3rd Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We don’t have any dealer to notify. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 16, 2023 – JAN 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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