Recalls for 2023 Lion Lionc
4 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2023-01-30Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-27Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-06-28Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Posted on: 2024-06-21Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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
