Steering: Electric power assist system12/14/202121V968000
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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.nhtsa.gov.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric12/14/202121V968000
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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.nhtsa.gov.
Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers12/14/202121V968000
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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.nhtsa.gov.
Seat belts11/12/202020V697000
Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence
If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric 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.
Service brakes08/30/201919V640000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
Consequence
Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion will notify the affected owners and Lion representatives will visit the owners and correct the connectors, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is QA20190050.
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.
Electrical system: Wiring08/30/201919V640000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
Consequence
Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion will notify the affected owners and Lion representatives will visit the owners and correct the connectors, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is QA20190050.
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.
Seat belts: Front: Anchorage06/09/202020V333000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 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.
Seat belts: Front06/09/202020V333000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 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.
Steering03/02/202020V123000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.
Consequence
A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings01/21/202020V028000
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
Consequence
The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves, free of charge. The recall began 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.