2018 Lion Lionc recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V640000
- Manufacturer recall #
- QA20190050
- Manufacturer
- Lion Electric Company
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES
- Owner phone
- 1-855-546-6706
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 16, 2019
- Built
- Jun 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.