NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V037000

Steering — Lion · reported 30 Jan 2023 · 32 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V037000
Filed by
Lion Electric Company
Report received
30 Jan 2023
Owners notified
7 Feb 2023
Potentially affected
32

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Lion Lion6 2022 Lion Lion6 2023 Lion Lion6 2021 Lion Lion8 2022 Lion Lion8 2023 Lion Lion8

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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