01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Lion Lionc recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V460000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 20, 2024
- Potential units
- 100campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery.
Why it matters: A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-010.
Owner notification: July 29, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
NHTSA 23V452000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 28, 2023
- Potential units
- 65campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electrical Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 LionC school buses. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007b.
Owner notification: August 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
NHTSA 23V448000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- June 27, 2023
- Potential units
- 133campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2025 LionC hybrid electric school buses. The surge tank may move and crack the firewall, allowing the tank to contact and damage the high-voltage cables.
Why it matters: Damaged high-voltage cables can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion technicians will install a new surge tank support bracket to the accessory plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-006.
Owner notification: August 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
NHTSA 23V036000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- January 30, 2023
- Potential units
- 14campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.
Why it matters: An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Owner notification: February 7, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH