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5 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V460000 · Lion Electric Company · Reported 20/06/2024

  2. PARKING BRAKE

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V377000 · Lion Electric Company · Reported 29/05/2024

  3. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V710000 · Lion Electric Company · Reported 20/10/2023

  4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V452000 · Lion Electric Company · Reported 28/06/2023

  5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V448000 · Lion Electric Company · Reported 27/06/2023

Is your 2024 Lion Lionc affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2024-06-20. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Lion, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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