The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V037000·Announced 2023-01-30

Lion Recalls 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 Vehicles Due to Steering Defect

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles because a steering component may cause complete loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that can result in a complete loss of steering control, which is a significant injury risk criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the steering system where the miter gear box may be incompatible with other steering system components.

This incompatibility can result in a complete loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and models.

Lion Electric Company technicians will replace the miter gear box free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LION LION8, LION6
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
32

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LION8
  • LION6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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