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SevereNHTSA·19V640000·Announced 2019-08-30

Lion Recalls 2018 Electric School Buses Due to Brake Connector Issue

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2018 Lion C electric school buses because loose auxiliary brake pump connectors may cause loss of braking ability if the main pump fails.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to a loss of braking ability and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the electrical contacts for the power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.

Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Nine vehicles are affected by this recall.

Lion will notify the affected owners, and Lion representatives will visit the owners to correct the connectors free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LION LIONC
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — Electric School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LIONC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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