Lion recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lion Lion6 2021–2023
- Lion Lion8 2021–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V037000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 32
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 27, 2023
- Lion recall: Suspension Dec 23, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.