01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Lion Lionc recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V377000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- May 29, 2024
- Potential units
- 43campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Why it matters: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.
Owner notification: July 25, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
NHTSA 23V710000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- October 20, 2023
- Potential units
- 7campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC School Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pneumatic valve connections and rear wheel speed sensors may be installed incorrectly.
Why it matters: Incorrectly installed ABS valves and wheel speed sensors can cause a wheel lockup or loss of vehicle control during ABS braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric will correct the brake connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2023-008.
Owner notification: December 15, 2023 · 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
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH