Vehicle recall 23V037000 · January 30, 2023
Lion LION6 and LION8
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2023
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lion LION6 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Lion LION8 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
Has your Lion been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Lion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.