The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V452000·Announced 2025-04-06

Certain 2021–2025 Lion LionC School Buses Electrical Hardware Recall

Lion Electric is recalling 2021–2025 LionC school buses due to loose electrical hardware that could cause short circuits and loss of steering or braking power. Contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 for free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This vehicle recall involves potential loss of critical safety systems (steering assistance, braking power), but the source text reports no injuries, incidents, or actual failures. The hazard is theoretical, which per the rubric caps the score at 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Lion Electric is recalling 2021–2025 LionC school buses due to a defect in the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) and direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures. Loose hardware inside these electrical components may contact electrical terminals and cause a short circuit.

If a short circuit occurs, the high-voltage circuit may shut down, resulting in loss of steering assistance or drive power and reduced braking power. These conditions significantly increase the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles across model years 2021 through 2025 of the Lion LionC school bus. Lion technicians will replace the hardware free of charge. Owners were notified by mail on August 21, 2023.

Owners should contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to arrange the replacement. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. Lion's recall number is R2023-007b.

The recalled product

Product
2021 LION LIONC
Brand
LION
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
  • short-circuit
  • steering-failure
  • braking-failure
Affected units
65

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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