The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V123000·Announced 2020-03-02

Lion Recalls 2015-2020 School Buses Due to Steering Bolt Defect

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2015-2020 Lion C and 360 school buses because steering bolts may loosen, causing a loss of control.

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 (steering) that can result in a complete loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen.

This defect can result in a complete loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 12, 2020.

Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. 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, 360
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
95

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 (2)

  • LIONC
  • 360

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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