2024 Lion Lionc Recall Information and Defects
The 2024 Lion Lionc has 5 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Lion Electric Company. These critical defects primarily concern engine and engine cooling, electrical system, and service brakes, air. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (5 Defects)
Defect #1: Engine And Engine Cooling Malfunction (MFR Campaign: R2023-006)
NHTSA ID: 23V448000 | MFR Campaign Number: R2023-006
Posted on: 2023-06-27
Description
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 #2: Electrical System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: R2023-007b)
NHTSA ID: 23V452000 | MFR Campaign Number: R2023-007b
Posted on: 2023-06-28
Description
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 #3: Service Brakes, Air Malfunction (MFR Campaign: R2023-008)
NHTSA ID: 23V710000 | MFR Campaign Number: R2023-008
Posted on: 2023-10-23
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
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: Parking Brake Malfunction (MFR Campaign: R2024-01-009)
NHTSA ID: 24V377000 | MFR Campaign Number: R2024-01-009
Posted on: 2024-05-29
Description
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.
Consequence
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
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
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 #5: Fastener/connector Malfunction (MFR Campaign: R2024-010)
NHTSA ID: 24V460000 | MFR Campaign Number: R2024-010
Posted on: 2024-06-21
Description
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
