2015–2020 Lion 360 & 2015–2020 Lion Lionc recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 20V123000
- Manufacturer
- Lion Electric Company
- Vehicles affected
- 95
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-855-546-6706
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 12, 2020
- 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.