Lion recall: Service brakes
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lion Lionc 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V640000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 30, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 16, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 31, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes; Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- QA20190050
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 20, 2024
- Lion recall: Parking brake May 29, 2024
- Lion recall: Service brakes, air Oct 20, 2023
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 28, 2023
- Lion recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 27, 2023
- Lion recall: Steering Jan 30, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.