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SevereNHTSA·21V968000·Announced 2021-12-14

Lion Electric Recalls 2017-2021 LionC School Buses for Circuit Breaker Defect

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2017-2021 LionC school buses because a 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.

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 (loss of braking and steering assist) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. The recall addresses a defect where a 12V circuit breaker switch may fail. This failure can result in a loss of braking and steering assist.

The loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under the Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses and Circuit Breakers component category.

Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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 — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
168

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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