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SevereNHTSA·23V036000·Announced 2023-01-30

Lion Recalls 2019-2023 LionC School Buses for Hydraulic Pump Mount Defect

Lion Electric Company is recalling 2019-2023 LionC school buses because worn hydraulic pump mounts may cause loss of power steering or high-voltage power, increasing crash risk.

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 (hydraulic pump mounts) that can lead to loss of power steering or high-voltage power, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The recall addresses a defect in the rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump. These mounts may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.

An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. Additionally, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness, resulting in the loss of high-voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 7, 2023. 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 — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
14

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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