The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V028000·Announced 2020-01-21

Lion Recalls 2018-2020 Electric School Buses for Hydraulic Defect

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses because a hydraulic defect can cause loss of power steering and braking.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 and steering systems that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. The recall addresses a defect in the hydraulic system where a sudden braking and change of direction combination can cause a decrease in hydraulic pressure. This pressure drop can result in a loss of power steering and power braking.

The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash. Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2020.

Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LION LIONC
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
37

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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